Mike McCarthy wants Aaron Rodgers to play in first two preseason games
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Key Points:
- The Pittsburgh Steelers have a new head coach, Mike McCarthy, who plans to have Aaron Rodgers play in the preseason games, a change from the previous coach Mike Tomlin's approach.
- Rodgers did not take any preseason snaps in Tomlin's final year but is now expected to play 30 to 40 plays in the first two preseason games under McCarthy's direction.
- Rodgers expressed willingness to play if McCarthy wants him to, despite not being eager to do so himself.
- The Steelers' first two preseason games are against the Packers and Jets, adding an interesting dynamic as Rodgers has history with both teams.
- Rodgers' last significant preseason action was in 2018 with the Packers, marking a notable return to preseason play this summer.
