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PITTSBURGH — Even after fracturing his left wrist, Aaron Rodgers wanted to re-enter Sunday’s win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin didn’t rule the four-time NFL MVP out for this week’s clash on the road against the Chicago Bears.
“It does not require surgery,” Tomlin said Tuesday at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. “Really, it’s just about bracing it and securing it for his comfort and safety, and then it’s about how functional he is. And so we don’t have the answers to that as we stand here today, but certainly I would imagine we’re gonna get some clarity as we push through the week.
“I think his experience really kinda aids in that. He’s the type of guy and has the type of profile that doesn’t require a lot of physical work in an effort to be ready to play, and that’s helpful.”
Backup Mason Rudolph and rookie sixth-round draft pick Will Howard will get reps in the meantime. The former played the entire second half during the team’s win over the Bengals on Sunday.
“A little later in the week, we’ll take a look at Aaron,” Tomlin said. “As I mentioned, the variables are stabilizing it and making sure that he’s safe and he can protect himself, brace himself as he falls, etcetera,” Tomlin said. “Pain tolerance, but that doesn’t seem to be an issue with Aaron. He wanted to go back in the game on Sunday. And then, lastly, obviously, how effective he can be.”
Tomlin added that Friday will be an important day in making the decision.
Alan Saunders contributed reporting from Pittsburgh.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Door Open for Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers to Play vs. Bears
