{"id":81565,"date":"2025-11-19T01:41:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T05:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/rodgers-avoids-surgery-doubts-for-the-game-steelers-vs-bears\/"},"modified":"2025-11-19T01:41:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T05:41:14","slug":"rodgers-avoids-surgery-doubts-for-the-game-steelers-vs-bears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/nfl\/rodgers-avoids-surgery-doubts-for-the-game-steelers-vs-bears\/","title":{"rendered":"Rodgers Avoids Surgery, Doubts for the Game: Steelers vs. Bears"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Aaron Rodgers Avoids Surgery, But His Participation is Doubtful<\/h2>\n\nPittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will not need surgery to repair the fracture in his left wrist, coach Mike Tomlin announced on Tuesday.\n\nDespite this good news, Tomlin did not rule out Rodgers&#8217; participation in the next game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The final decision will be made throughout the week.\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Really, it&#8217;s about securing and protecting his wrist for his comfort and safety.<\/p><cite>Mike Tomlin<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\nTomlin indicated that the 41-year-old player will not participate in Wednesday&#8217;s training and that Friday will be a key day to assess his physical condition.\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a1.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F1118%2Fr1577209_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg\" alt=\"Aaron Rodgers\" title=\"\"><figcaption>El quarterback de los Steelers, Aaron Rodgers, no necesitar\u00e1 cirug\u00eda tras sufrir una fractura en la mu\u00f1eca izquierda. Su participaci\u00f3n en el partido de esta semana contra los Bears a\u00fan est\u00e1 por decidirse.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\nSeveral factors will influence Rodgers&#8217; availability, including wrist stability, pain level, his effectiveness, and his ability to protect himself.\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Functionality is an important component. I don&#8217;t need it for my comfort, but I certainly need it for functionality, and functionality is an important component for me to have a chance this week.<\/p><cite>Mike Tomlin<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\nThe coach also clarified that Rodgers&#8217; record against the Bears (24-5) will not influence his desire to play.\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Aaron always wants to play. The opponent has nothing to do with it. It&#8217;s his love story with American football.<\/p><cite>Mike Tomlin<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\nIn case Rodgers can&#8217;t play, Mason Rudolph and rookie Will Howard are ready to take the lead on the field.\n\nRudolph, who replaced Rodgers during Sunday&#8217;s game, completed 12 of 16 passes for 127 yards in the 34-12 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals.\n\nThe coach highlighted Rudolph&#8217;s preparation, who has always found a way to overcome challenges.\n\nAdditionally, Darius Slay is expected to return, and there is optimism about Jaylen Warren&#8217;s participation.\n\nThe game plan could be adapted to suit Rudolph&#8217;s strengths if he is the starter.\n\nReceiver Calvin Austin III expressed his confidence in Rudolph and the team&#8217;s preparation.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aaron Rodgers Avoids Surgery, But His Participation is Doubtful Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will not need surgery to repair the fracture in his left wrist, coach Mike Tomlin announced on Tuesday. Despite this good news, Tomlin did not rule out Rodgers&#8217; participation in the next game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. 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