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Is Aaron Rodgers playing with an injury? Steelers make surprise call vs Bills
Aaron Rodgers suffered at least three fractures in his non-throwing left wrist during the team's Week 11 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Aaron Rodgers will play today against the Buffalo Bills. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback suffered at least three fractures in his non-throwing left wrist during the team's Week 11 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The injury kept him out of Week 12's loss to the Chicago Bears.
Despite the damage being more serious than first believed, Rodgers returned to full practice by Friday.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin announced that Rodgers carries no injury designation, confirming the 41-year-old quarterback is ready to go.
“It's all systems go,” Tomlin said.
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Three fractures
On Sunday morning, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Rodgers is dealing with at least three fractures in his wrist, though all are in his left, non-throwing hand.
“Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers, who is set to start today, will do so despite several broken bones in his left wrist, sources say. Rodgers has at least 3 fractures, one of which is a more consequential break that can only happen with significant force. And he’s playing, regardless,” he wrote on X.
In a follow-up post, Rapoport added, "Aaron Rodgers was already a respected figure in the Pittsburgh locker room. But the way he’s handled his injury has earned him even more respect. Not one, but at least three fractures. But because none are displaced, and because pain tolerance isn’t an issue, he can go."
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Rodgers was seen arriving at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday ahead of the matchup, which kicks off at 4:25 p.m. ET.
His return comes at an important time for Pittsburgh (6–5), which has lost two of its last three games and seen its AFC North lead shrink.
Aaron Rodgers' 2025 season stats with the Pittsburgh Steelers
Rodgers joined the Steelers on a one-year deal in June 2025, becoming the team's starting quarterback.
As of December 1, 2025, after missing one game, here are his season totals:
Passing: 1,969 yards, 19 TDs, 7 INTs (completion percentage not specified in available data)
Recent Performance: In Week 11 (before injury), he threw for 161 yards, 1 TD, and 2 INTs in a loss (passer rating: 50.6).
Team Context: The Steelers are 7-4, ranking mid-pack in passing yards per game (221.0, 15th in NFL).
