Aaron Rodgers injury update: Positive news for Steelers fans; QB's hand seen for first time

Aaron Rodgers injury update: The Pittsburgh Steelers are dealing with a massive injury blow on Sunday, with QB Rodgers struggling with his hand.

Published on: Nov 3, 2025, 02:49:19 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Aaron Rodgers injury update: The Pittsburgh Steelers are dealing with a massive injury blow on Sunday, with QB Rodgers struggling with his hand. The 41-year-old suffered an injury ahead of the Week 9 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Acrisure Stadium. The four-time MVP started the game, but it is unclear whether the injury is impacting his performance.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) scramble during the first half against the Indianapolis Colts (AP)

At the time of writing this story, Rodgers completed 24 of his 34 attempts for 199 yards and one touchdown. Cameras from the NFL on CBS captured the Steelers quarterback grimacing and spiking a football in frustration after taking a snap during warmups, roughly 30 minutes before game time.

Rodgers was later seen showing his pinky to teammates while talking on the sideline, prompting speculation about the severity of the injury. “We have a little bit of breaking news,” analyst Matt Ryan said during CBS’s pregame coverage.

“Aaron Rodgers may have hurt his hand during warmups. I don’t want to speculate, but we’ve all had finger issues from snaps.”

Tony Romo, seated beside Ryan, added that Rodgers likely “jammed his finger” while taking a snap from the backup center. “That’s probably what happened there - it looks like he’ll be okay,” Romo said.

Despite the scare, Rodgers suited up and started the game. The 21-year NFL veteran entered Sunday’s matchup completing 68% of his passes for 1,489 yards and 16 touchdowns, tied for third-most in the league.

The Steelers, who were already thin at quarterback, have relied heavily on Rodgers this season after rookie Will Howard was placed on injured reserve with a fractured pinky suffered during a preseason snap. Howard’s injury sidelined him for the entire preseason, leaving Rodgers as the clear leader of Pittsburgh’s offense.

By early in the fourth quarter, the Steelers were in firm control, leading 24-7, as Rodgers continued to play through the apparent hand issue.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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