What is the Extent of Aaron Rodgers' Injury? NFL Insider Gives Update on Steelers QB

It appears the Pittsburgh Steelers could be without Aaron Rodgers for some time after the star quarterback exited Sunday's 34-12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals with a wrist injury.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, there is concern that Rodgers has a "slight break" in his left wrist. The Steelers quarterback is set to undergo further testing on Monday to determine the extent of the injury and it's unclear how long he'll be sidelined.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin also told reporters that Rodgers is set to undergo further testing:

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero previously reported that Rodgers was questionable to return to the game after exiting in the first half. While Rodgers was never officially ruled out, veteran backup Mason Rudolph finished out the game.

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Rodgers has started all 10 games for the Steelers this season and has led the team to a 5-4 record entering Sunday's game while throwing for 1,853 yards, 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions, proving that he can still be a reliable starter as his 42nd birthday in December approaches.

However, Rodgers showed his age when he had a slight scare in Pittsburgh's Week 7 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. After throwing a touchdown pass, he was tackled to the ground by Steelers left tackle Broderick Jones, and he angrily reacted to his teammate's over-enthusiastic celebration. Rodgers was able to joke about the moment after he avoided any injury.

Rodgers' cautious mindset is understandable, as he's just two years removed from a torn Achilles that caused him to miss virtually the entire 2023 season when he was with the New York Jets.

If Rodgers is forced to miss extended time, Rudolph would take over as the starter for the Steelers. Pittsburgh is hoping to contend for a Super Bowl title, so it wouldn't be a surprise if it takes a patient approach to Rodgers' eventual return.