Will Aaron Rodgers play today vs. Bills? Injury status, update for Steelers QBNick Brinkerhoff, USA TODAYSun, November 30, 2025 at 1:19 PM UTC·2 min readQuarterback never used to be a concern for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
That was until Father Time caught up to Ben Roethlisberger, of course. Since his retirement, it has been a revolving door at the most important position in sports, rotating through veterans and rookies without finding one capable of sticking around.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThat road led the Steelers to Aaron Rodgers in 2025, but an injury has forced the Steel City to turn to an old friend, Mason Rudolph, during QB1's absence.
Rodgers is battling a wrist injury, one that was enough to keep him out against the Chicago Bears in Week 12. With the Steelers tumbling down the AFC playoff standings and locked in a race for the top spot in the AFC North to the rival Baltimore Ravens, Rodgers' return has become even more important.
Here's a look at when Rodgers could get back into game action.
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Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.
1 / 4Best images of the 2025 NFL season
Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.
2 / 4Best images of the 2025 NFL season
Week 1: The New England Patriots' Robert Spillane (14) and Christian Elliss (53) tackle Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Raiders won the game, 20-13.3 / 4Best images of the 2025 NFL season
Week 1: New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) fumbles the ball on a tackle by Washington Commanders safety Will Harris (3) during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium. It was a rough Giants debut for Wilson (17 of 37 passing for 168 yards) as the Commanders won the game, 21-6.4 / 4Best images of the 2025 NFL season
Week 1: Fireworks go off before the NFL Kickoff Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles opened the season with a 24-20 victory over their longtime NFC East rivals.Is Aaron Rodgers playing today?
Rodgers is set to make his return to the field on Sunday vs. the Buffalo Bills.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRodgers suffered a fractured left wrist in Week 11, but NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reported that doctors called the turnaround too quick for the 41-year-old in Week 12. NFL Media adds that Rodgers is dealing with fractures to three bones in his left wrist.
While the Steelers haven't provided any update on their starting quarterback, he did push to play before being ruled out against the Bears in Week 12.
Rudolph got the start instead for the injured veteran and the Steelers went on to lose 31-28 in Chicago.
Considering Rodgers practice in a limited fashion leading up to that Chicago contest, there is reason to believe he should be in a better spot to contribute this time around.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSteelers QB depth chart
Aaron Rodgers
Mason Rudolph
Will Howard
While Rodgers recovers from his wrist injury, the Steelers quarterback room is left with a veteran backup in Rudolph and a rookie to slide into the QB2 role for the time being.
Howard was a sixth-round pick by the Steelers out of Ohio State, but hasn't seen any game action in his rookie year.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Is Aaron Rodgers playing today vs. Bills?
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