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Mike McCarthy wants Aaron Rodgers to play in first two preseason games

Mike McCarthy's push for Aaron Rodgers to play in the Steelers' preseason games is stirring debate.

By · Published August 3, 2026  15:31 UTC · Updated August 6, 2026  05:28 UTC

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The story of Mike McCarthy's desire for Aaron Rodgers to play in the first two preseason games quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage. The Steelers had not made a final decision on Rodgers' preseason workload.

Epilogue added 78d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: Mike McCarthy's push for Aaron Rodgers to play in the Steelers' preseason games is stirring debate.
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This comes as a surprise, given Rodgers' history of limited preseason appearances. The New York Times notes Rodgers' recent reconciliation with the team, suggesting a shift in his approach to the upcoming season. The Steelers Depot and Yahoo Sports focus on the potential impact of Rodgers' participation on the team's offensive strategy.

NBC Sports and NFL.com both confirm McCarthy's stance, but neither outlet specifies whether Rodgers has agreed to play. The New York Times provides context on Rodgers' past preseason involvement, but does not address his current stance on the matter. The reporting does not specify whether Rodgers has agreed to McCarthy's request.

Additionally, the potential implications of Rodgers' preseason play on his readiness for the regular season are not addressed. The extent of Rodgers' involvement in the preseason games, if any, remains unclear.

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Why does Mike McCarthy want Aaron Rodgers to play in the preseason?

McCarthy believes Rodgers' participation could be key to the Steelers' offensive success.

Has Aaron Rodgers agreed to play in the preseason games?

Coverage does not yet specify whether Rodgers has agreed to McCarthy's request.

What is the significance of Rodgers' preseason play?

The potential impact on Rodgers' readiness for the regular season is not addressed in current reporting.

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