Won't play in second preseason game
Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy said that Rodgers will be rested for Friday's preseason game against the Jets, Chris Adamski of TribLive.com reports.
McCarthy relayed that neither of Pittsburgh's veteran quarterbacks will take the field Friday, with the coach noting that he "saw what I need to see" from backup Mason Rudolph during the team's preseason opener versus the Packers last week. Second-year signal-caller Will Howard will draw the start Friday, and rookie third-round pick Drew Allar will receive snaps once Howard exits the game.
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Michael Pittman Jr.
Unlikely to practice this week
Head coach Mike McCarthy relayed Saturday that both Pittman (leg) and DK Metcalf (undisclosed) will be "hard pressed" to participate in practice this week, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
DK Metcalf
Not expected to practice this week
Head coach Mike McCarthy said Saturday that Metcalf (undisclosed) will be "hard pressed to work this week" in training camp practice, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Keeanu Benton
Signs four-year extension
Benton and the Steelers agreed to a four-year, $72 million contract extension Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Rico Dowdle
Idle for preseason opener
Dowdle did not play in Thursday's 28-9 preseason win over the Packers, Chris Harlan of Triblive.com reports.
Jaylen Warren
Doesn't play Thursday
Warren did not play in the Steelers' 28-9 preseason win over the Packers on Thursday, Chris Harlan of Triblive.com reports.
Drew Allar
Produces three TDs in preseason win
Allar completed 10 of 13 passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns while adding two rushing yards and another TD on two carries in Thursday's 28-9 preseason win over the Packers.
Germie Bernard
Takes advantage of opportunity Thursday
Bernard caught four of five targets for 51 yards in Thursday's 28-9 preseason win over the Packers.
Darnell Washington
Sees field in preseason opener
Washington failed to see a target in Thursday's 28-9 preseason win over the Packers.
Pat Freiermuth
Just one grab in preseason opener
Freiermuth caught his only target for two yards in Thursday's 28-9 preseason win over the Packers.
Aaron Rodgers
Officially DNP on Thursday
Rodgers did not suit up for Thursday night's preseason opener against the Packers, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.