Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) comes off the field after failing to convert on third down in the second quarter of the NFL Week 11 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. The Steelers led 10-6 at halftime. Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Steelers get worrisome update on Aaron Rodgers' left wrist injury

Originally posted on Steeler Nation | By Parker Abate | Last updated Nov 16, 2025 8:36 PM ET

The Pittsburgh Steelers won relatively easily on Sunday afternoon as the Cincinnati Bengals' offense was stopped in its tracks. In an unexpected twist, the offense for Mike Tomlin was led by Mason Rudolph in the second half, with Aaron Rodgers departing the contest due to a left wrist injury. The veteran fell back on a play in the second quarter and seemed to have tried breaking his fall. The good news is that the issue is not with the quarterback's throwing hand, but regardless, the 41-year-old may not be ready to play in Week 12 if the diagnosis is unfortunate.

Steelers fans enjoyed watching Rudolph play in the second half, as the seasoned backup signal-caller threw for 127 yards and a touchdown. The defense for Pittsburgh stole the show, but the offense looked pretty formidable with Rudolph under center. That may be a reality moving forward, at least for a game or two. Adam Schefter has officially reported that Rodgers broke his left wrist.

The initial concern is that Aaron Rodgers has, in the words of one source, “a slight break” his left wrist, but the Steelers quarterback will underdgo further testing Monday to determine the full extent of the injury and how long he’ll be sidelined, per league sources. pic.twitter.com/Or2YHzFMBk
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 17, 2025

Pittsburgh trusts Rudolph to perform in key situations, which is why the organization brought him back to town for the 2025 season. He signed a two-year contract and could be counted on if Rodgers' testing on Monday reveals that he will have to miss one or multiple contests. It comes at an interesting time for the Steelers due to Rodgers' rough Week 10 outing.

Steelers have a tough road test to prepare for

The Chicago Bears are currently sitting at 7-3 after a win in Week 11. Pittsburgh has to travel to the Windy City in what will be a highly anticipated matchup. Despite it being an out-of-conference matchup, both teams will look to get a win with December right around the corner. Time will tell what Rodgers' wrist injury will allow, or disallow, him from doing, but all signs point to Rudolph getting an opportunity to start when the Steelers take on the Bears.

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