Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered a significant injury during the second quarter of his team's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The extent of the damage became apparent when he fell hard on his wrist after being tackled by multiple defenders.
Initially, Rodgers was taken to the blue medical tent and was labeled as questionable to return. However, it was revealed that he would have to miss the remainder of the game with Mason Rudolph taking over starting duties.
Further tests have shown that Rodgers has a small fracture in his left wrist. The good news is that the injury does not seem to be long-term. According to Tom Pelissero, sources close to Rodgers indicate that the initial assessment suggests it's not a serious injury and he may only need to wear a brace to continue playing.
While this news provides some relief for Steelers fans, losing their star quarterback will still pose significant challenges for the team. The Steelers have a crucial upcoming schedule against the Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills, and Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North, where every point counts given their narrow lead.
Despite Rudolph's respectable performance of 127 yards and one touchdown in relief, his ability to replicate Rodgers' level of play remains uncertain. It will be crucial for Pittsburgh to assess its depth at quarterback if Rodgers is indeed sidelined for an extended period.
More tests are scheduled for Monday to provide a clearer picture of Rodgers' condition, but preliminary reports suggest that the injury might not be as severe as initially thought.
Initially, Rodgers was taken to the blue medical tent and was labeled as questionable to return. However, it was revealed that he would have to miss the remainder of the game with Mason Rudolph taking over starting duties.
Further tests have shown that Rodgers has a small fracture in his left wrist. The good news is that the injury does not seem to be long-term. According to Tom Pelissero, sources close to Rodgers indicate that the initial assessment suggests it's not a serious injury and he may only need to wear a brace to continue playing.
While this news provides some relief for Steelers fans, losing their star quarterback will still pose significant challenges for the team. The Steelers have a crucial upcoming schedule against the Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills, and Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North, where every point counts given their narrow lead.
Despite Rudolph's respectable performance of 127 yards and one touchdown in relief, his ability to replicate Rodgers' level of play remains uncertain. It will be crucial for Pittsburgh to assess its depth at quarterback if Rodgers is indeed sidelined for an extended period.
More tests are scheduled for Monday to provide a clearer picture of Rodgers' condition, but preliminary reports suggest that the injury might not be as severe as initially thought.