SOURCE STEELERS: Pittsburgh Steelers Shake Up Depth Chart Night Before Preseason Opener
The night before their preseason opener, head coach Mike Tomlin lit up the locker room with a last-minute shake-up to the depth chart — and Aaron Rodgers will also not play.
Rodgers will sit out the preseason opener to stay fresh for the regular season. Mason Rudolph will lead the offense in the opening series, with Skylar Thompson in reserve. Rookie QB Will Howard remains sidelined due to a hand injury. On defense, veterans such as T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward will also rest, opening the door for younger players to get extended snaps.
“Jobs aren’t given, they’re taken,” Tomlin emphasized. “If you want to be on the field, you have to take that opportunity yourself.”
Tomlin is using the preseason not only to preserve key starters but to push backups into the spotlight. The absence of Rodgers and other stars creates a clear stage for depth players to fight for roster spots.
This preseason marks a transitional phase for the Steelers’ quarterback room, and Tomlin’s depth chart shuffle underscores the team’s “earn it” mentality.
The team confirmed that the changes will affect only the first two series and are designed to both protect core starters and evaluate new talent under live-game conditions.
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