Rodgers on Sidelines, Not in Uniform | NFL News

Aaron Rodgers is ditching the field for the sidelines, calling preseason games “not real football” and instead envisioning himself as a calming mentor—dad jokes included—to rookie QBs Will Howard and Drew Allar. While he’d rather coach from the booth than play, his veteran presence could be key in a quarterback race that also includes Mason Rudolph. Meanwhile, the Steelers’ preseason opener sees key absences—including DK Metcalf, Pittman Jr., and defensive tackles—while rookie running back Eli Heidenreich makes a comeback after recovering from injury. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2239feff99ae9ace