When will Aaron Rodgers return? Latest injury update on Steelers QBJacob Camenker, USA TODAYTue, November 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM UTC·2 min readAaron Rodgers missed the Pittsburgh Steelers' 31-28 Week 12 loss to the Chicago Bears while dealing with a small fracture in his non-throwing left wrist.
It doesn't sound like the ailment will keep the 41-year-old quarterback sidelined long-term.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWill Rodgers be able to play in Week 13 as the Steelers face a critical battle with the Buffalo Bills? Here are the latest updates on the veteran quarterback's status.
Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.
Week 1: The New England Patriots' Robert Spillane (14) and Christian Elliss (53) tackle Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Raiders won the game, 20-13.
Week 1: New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) fumbles the ball on a tackle by Washington Commanders safety Will Harris (3) during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium. It was a rough Giants debut for Wilson (17 of 37 passing for 168 yards) as the Commanders won the game, 21-6.
Week 1: Fireworks go off before the NFL Kickoff Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles opened the season with a 24-20 victory over their longtime NFC East rivals.1 / 4Best images of the 2025 NFL season
Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.
1 / 4Best images of the 2025 NFL season
Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.
2 / 4Best images of the 2025 NFL season
Week 1: The New England Patriots' Robert Spillane (14) and Christian Elliss (53) tackle Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Raiders won the game, 20-13.3 / 4Best images of the 2025 NFL season
Week 1: New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) fumbles the ball on a tackle by Washington Commanders safety Will Harris (3) during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium. It was a rough Giants debut for Wilson (17 of 37 passing for 168 yards) as the Commanders won the game, 21-6.4 / 4Best images of the 2025 NFL season
Week 1: Fireworks go off before the NFL Kickoff Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles opened the season with a 24-20 victory over their longtime NFC East rivals.Is Aaron Rodgers playing Week 13?
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin provided a positive outlook when discussing Rodgers' potential availability for Week 13 at a Tuesday news conference.
"We'll start this week with great optimism, although we'll certainly limit him in the early portions of the week," Tomlin told reporters of Rodgers. "Provide opportunities for the other quarterbacks while preserving him. But again, we're comfortable with the general trajectory."
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTomlin also added Rodgers "worked his tail off" in an effort to get ready for the Week 12 game against Chicago. He reiterated that the Steelers simply kept him on the bench because it was the "prudent" move.
However, despite his optimism, the 53-year-old coach did not guarantee Rodgers would start in Week 13.
"His level of his participation, and the quality of his participation over the course of the week, will be the greatest indicator," Tomlin said when discussing the possibility of Rodgers playing.
Steelers QB depth chart
The Steelers have three quarterbacks on their 53-man roster, including Rodgers. Below is a look at the pecking order within the group.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAaron Rodgers
Mason Rudolph
Will Howard
Rudolph started Sunday's game with Rodgers out of action. The seven-year veteran completed 24 of 31 passes (77.4%) for 171 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the 31-28 loss while posting an 86.9 passer rating.
Howard, a sixth-round rookie from Ohio State, dressed as Rudolph's backup. It marked his first time being on an active, gameday roster, as he spent the first 10 weeks of the season on IR before serving as the emergency third quarterback in Week 11.
The Steelers also have veteran Skylar Thompson in their organization. He is currently on IR because of a hamstring injury.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Will Aaron Rodgers play this week? Mike Tomlin gives injury update
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