Aaron Rodgers Pushing Through Wrist Injury as Steelers Tighten Grip on AFC North
PITTSBURGH - Aaron Rodgers isn’t one to let a lingering injury define his season - and right now, he’s proving that in real time. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback gave his first real update in weeks on the broken wrist that sidelined him against the Bears, and while he’s clearly not at full strength, he’s pushing through in classic Rodgers fashion.
Rodgers initially wore a cast after suffering multiple fractures in his wrist, but by the time the Steelers squared off against the Dolphins, the cast was gone. In its place?
Just a pad - a clear sign of progress. And more importantly, he’s now back to taking snaps under center, which might sound like a small detail, but it’s a huge development for Pittsburgh’s offense.
That opens up the full playbook again - under-center runs, play-action, everything that was limited when he was restricted to shotgun.
Now, Rodgers says he’s able to go through practice without anything on the wrist at all. That’s a big step. But he’s also honest about the fact that it’s not quite 100 percent.
“There are still movements that hurt,” Rodgers admitted. “I’m having battles with the training staff - happy battles, not knock-down, drag-out battles - trying to feel more normal.”
That quote says a lot. He’s not just rehabbing anymore.
He’s grinding through discomfort, working muscles that haven’t been used in weeks, and trying to rebuild strength in real time - all while leading a playoff push. This isn’t about whether he can play anymore.
It’s about how much pain he can tolerate while keeping the Steelers offense on track.
And let’s be clear: Rodgers has been doing more than just managing. Over the last two weeks, he’s helped guide Pittsburgh to back-to-back wins - victories that have put them in control of the AFC North with just three games left. That’s not just gutsy; that’s leadership.
For a team that’s leaned on its defense most of the year, Rodgers’ ability to steady the offense - even while dealing with a painful injury - could be the difference between a division title and a wild card scramble. The wrist may not be fully healed, but Rodgers’ resolve? That’s looking as strong as ever.