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What happened to Aaron Rodgers? Why he is not playing against Bengals, injury update, and return details
Aaron Rodgers, the Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback, suffered an apparent left hand/wrist injury and is questionable to return against Cincinnati Bengals.
Aaron Rodgers, the Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback, suffered an apparent left hand/wrist injury during the first half of their Week 11 NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday. He is questionable to return.
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What happened to Aaron Rodgers?
The injury happened late in the second quarter after Rodgers took a hard hit from multiple Bengals defenders during a sack or scramble. He grimaced in pain, held his left wrist, and appeared to have blood on his hand as he went to the locker room at halftime.
Backup quarterback Mason Rudolph took over on Pittsburgh’s first drive of the third quarter.
Coach Mike Tomlin said Rodgers was being evaluated and listed as questionable, while the team prepared Rudolph to finish the game. Rodgers remained sidelined to avoid further injury.
When asked about Rodgers’ chances of returning, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told CBS at halftime, "We're hopeful but we better get Mason Rudolph ready to go."
At halftime, the Steelers led 10‑6, thanks to an 11‑yard touchdown pass from Rodgers to running back Kenneth Gainwell on the opening drive.
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Steelers QB depth chart
Aaron Rodgers
Mason Rudolph
Will Howard (emergency third QB)
