四度美式足球联盟MVP四分卫Aaron Rodgers表示，他将在职业生涯的最后一年不参加预季赛[1]。Rodgers称自己正经历"第22个也是最后一个NFL训练营"[1]，并对热身赛评价为"不是真正的足球"[1]。虽然他承认预季赛对新手球员有价值，但作为资深球员，他认为无需在正式比赛前的exhibition games中出场[1]。
Pittsburgh Steelers主教练Mike McCarthy曾暗示可能让Rodgers在周四对阵Green Bay的热身赛中有所出场[1]，但Rodgers更倾向于从场边指导年轻四分卫[1]。Rodgers最近一次预季赛出场是三年前在纽约喷气机队期间[1]。将于12月满43岁的Rodgers[1]，上赛季首周曾对阵前东家Green Bay时投出4个达阵[1]。
Four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers has indicated he will not participate in preseason games during what he views as his final year in professional football.[1] Rodgers described preseason contests as "not real football," arguing that as a veteran player he no longer needs exhibition game reps ahead of the regular season, even though he acknowledges their value for rookies.[1]
Head coach Mike McCarthy has suggested Rodgers could see action in Thursday's matchup against Green Bay, but the veteran signal-caller prefers to remain on the sidelines mentoring younger quarterbacks Howard and Allar.[1] Rodgers is in his 22nd and final NFL training camp and will turn 43 in December.[1] His last preseason appearance came three years ago while he was with the New York Jets.[1] The Pittsburgh Steelers currently carry four quarterbacks on their roster: Rodgers, Howard, Allar, and Mason Rudolph.[1] McCarthy is in his first season as the Steelers' head coach.[1] Last season, Rodgers threw four touchdown passes against his former team Green Bay in the opening week.[1]