Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

Steelers get worrisome Aaron Rodgers injury update

By Ernesto Cova | Last updated Nov 17, 2025 11:59 AM ET

The Pittsburgh Steelers might be without their most important player on Sunday.

Aaron Rodgers couldn't finish the 34-12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals after sustaining a hit to the left wrist.

He may have suffered a small fracture, and while he reportedly wanted to play through it, the team erred on the side of caution and replaced him with Mason Rudolph.

Now, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, he might not be able to suit up against the Chicago Bears

Aaron Rodgers is '50-50' to play

Per Rapoport, Rodgers wants to push through it and face his former divisional rivals.

"I know it seems crazy because he broke a bone in his wrist, but it is a left wrist," Rapoport said on Good Morning Football. "If he's able to grip, if he's able to receive the ball on the snap, it is actually possible that Rodgers could play this week. My understanding, (he) has told people close to him that he'll be back very soon."

From @GMFB: #Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers, dealing with a fracture in his left wrist, has not been ruled out for Sunday and is pushing to play; Plus, the NFL will review the Jalen Ramsey-Ja'Marr Chase punching/alleged spitting incident. pic.twitter.com/aMvfhNz9BF
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 17, 2025

Rodgers completed 9-of-15 passes for 116 yards and one touchdown against the Bengals' shaky defense before leaving. Mason Rudolph did just fine as his replacement, completing 12-of-16 passes for 127 yards and a score.

The former Packers star has a long-standing rivalry with the Bears, and he would certainly love to have another chance to spoil their party at home.

Nevertheless, he's 41 years old, and the Steelers need to think about the big picture when it comes to their future Hall of Famer as they cling to a one-game lead in the AFC North.

Ernesto Cova

Ernesto is a bilingual (English-Spanish) sports writer with over eight years of experience covering major leagues such as the NBA, NFL, and MLB. Ernesto’s work focuses on providing insightful, up-to-date coverage of sports, blending his expertise in sports psychology with a passion for analyzing player performance, team dynamics, and trade developments across various sports leagues

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