Aaron Rodgers injury update: Steelers QB slams helmet rules; ‘I pulled a Joe Biden’

Aaron Rodgers injury: The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback sparked concerns after hurting his foot during Tuesday's practice session.

Published on: Aug 13, 2025, 05:06:45 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Aaron Rodgers has sparked injury concerns among Pittsburgh Steelers fans, but it seems like all is good now. During the last day of training camp, on Tuesday, at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, the 41-year-old faced issues after his left foot/ankle was stepped on by offensive tackle Troy Fautanu.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers talks with wide receiver Ben Skowronek (AP)

As Rodgers was visibly in pain, the medical team attended to him. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was also seen applying an ice pack to the four-time MVP's leg. The quarterback, however, returned to practice and finished his session.

“It was nothing of any significance,” Tomlin said. “He finished his work and didn’t miss a rep.”

Aaron Rodgers rips NFL's helmet rules

Meanwhile, Rodgers went after the NFL's new helmet rules. He has been wearing the Schutt Air XP Pro Q11 LTD helmet for years now. His model did not meet the league's updated safety standards, and it was banned.

Aaron Rodgers has now switched to the Schutt Air XP Pro VTD II. He is not happy.

Speaking to ESPN, Rodgers said, "I don't like it. No. I'm trying to change it. We're still in the process. It looks like a damn spaceship out there."

"The face mask doesn't fit the helmet because it's an old face mask, obviously, just like I'm old," he joked. "But we're trying to find the right helmet right now."

This is not the first time the 41-year-old has complained. Back in June, he said, "I can't stand the helmet. I've worn a Schutt for 20 years, and somehow it finally didn't pass the safety standard."

‘Pulled a Joe Biden’

Rodgers admitted he felt out of place during Pittsburgh's preseason opener vs the Jacksonville Jaguars.

“One of the weird things is I'm 21 years in the league so I'm over there (asking myself), 'Who do I know on Jacksonville?' ... I was kind of looking around doing the Joe Biden ... and then joined up with Cam Heyward and TJ Watt,” he said.

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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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