Mike McCarthy wants to see Aaron Rodgers play in the preseason, but no decision yet
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Key Points:
- Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy has requested Aaron Rodgers to play in the team's first two preseason games, though Rodgers expressed reluctance about participating.
- Rodgers told Mike Silver of TheAthletic.com that while he doesn't necessarily want to play in the preseason, he will suit up if McCarthy insists.
- McCarthy stated during a press conference that the decision on Rodgers playing is still pending and will be made closer to the games, considering overall team dynamics and health.
- The Steelers' preseason schedule includes games against Rodgers' former teams: the Packers on August 13 and the Jets on August 21, with a final game against the Bills on August 27.
- Despite differing comments from Rodgers and McCarthy, the head coach holds the ultimate authority on whether Rodgers will play in the preseason.
