Aaron Rodgers is not playing because he suffered a fracture in his left wrist (his non‑throwing hand) and the team is being cautious with his safety and functionality before letting him back on the field.

Quick Scoop: Why he’s out

  • Rodgers injured his left wrist on a hit late in the first half of a Steelers game, then left and did not return.
  • Tests confirmed a small fracture in that wrist, but doctors determined he does not need surgery.
  • Because it’s his non‑throwing wrist, there has been talk he could potentially play through it, but coaches and medical staff are treating it as a day‑to‑day safety issue , not just about pain tolerance.
  • His practice reps have been limited or paused while they evaluate whether he can securely take snaps and protect himself in games.

In short, he’s sidelined mainly so he doesn’t risk worsening the fracture or putting himself in a dangerous situation before the wrist is stable enough to play.

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