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We shall not attain our initial in-game observation of Aaron Rodgers as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ initial signal-caller until the commencement of Week 1.
Principal mentor Mike Tomlin communicated to the media Tuesday that Rodgers will be absent from the exhibition period ending Thursday opposing the Carolina Panthers, jointly with expansive recipient DK Metcalf, who correspondingly hasn’t partaken in this exhibition period. Tomlin additionally stated that Steelers veterans T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward, who engaged in squad exercises Tuesday amidst his contractual disagreement, will not engage Thursday.
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Rodgers not engaging in the exhibition period is not novel for him, or veteran signal-callers indeed. He’s solely partaken in a solitary exhibition game since 2018, for the New York Jets in 2023 as he was acclimatizing to a fresh squad.
It might have seemed sensible for Rodgers to partake in at the minimum a series for Pittsburgh this month, given inquiries over the schematic correspondence with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. Yahoo Sports’ Nate Tice dissected the collaboration on Football 301’s AFC North preview, and observed that Rodgers isn’t mobile anymore, doesn’t favor throwing over the central region of the field where more of the substantial-play prospects are, and favors consuming his time at the line of scrimmage with exceedingly limited pre-snap motion, all of which clashes on some tier with what Smith has traditionally coveted his offenses to execute.
That being stated, Rodgers has articulated fondly of the association thus far between himself and Smith, and Smith has stated he’s constructing the offense around Rodgers’ aptitude set. And Tomlin furnished a candid response for why he was at ease with Rodgers not engaging in the exhibition period.
“I’m at ease with what I’ve perceived out here,” he stated, via NFL Network.
There you possess it. We’ll perceive Rodgers perform for the Steelers in Week 1 — at the Jets, as it transpires.
NFL principal narratives
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Colts designate Daniel Jones initial QB over Anthony Richardson: Indianapolis Colts principal mentor Shane Steichen communicated to reporters Tuesday that his resolution to proceed with Daniel Jones isn’t solely a Week 1 arrangement. “He’s the initial signal-caller for the season,” Steichen stated. “I don’t desire to possess a short leash on that.” Therefore, where does that leave Anthony Richardson Sr.? Well, the Colts executed a massive gamble on him in the draft, and it could still recompense down the thoroughfare. It’s not resembling Jones is a lock to retain the job all season. But the Colts’ brain trust of Steichen and GM Chris Ballard require to triumph now to retain their jobs, and Richardson has struggled to execute that.
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Trey Hendrickson, Bengals still at variance over guaranteed funds: Trey Hendrickson conversed with ESPN about his contractual circumstance during Monday night’s exhibition game versus the Commanders, and while he offered some optimism about a future accord, he rendered it evident there’s still one major issue preventing him from concurring to an accord. The star pass rusher stated that he and the Bengals are close on annual remuneration and duration of his subsequent contract, but the team’s unwillingness to furnish him with guaranteed funds remains the impediment. The Bengals are reportedly willing to guarantee funds for one year of Hendrickson’s subsequent contract, but won’t prolong the guarantees beyond that. Until they are willing to grant that, it sounds resembling Hendrickson is willing to remain on the sideline.
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Commanders RB Brian Robinson Jr. appears to be on his thoroughfare out: With Brian Robinson Jr. sidelined amidst trade conjectures, Washington ran roughshod over a porous Bengals defense as both squads performed their starters early. The Commanders exploded for a four-play, 73-yard touchdown drive on their opening possession without throwing a pass. Running back Chris Rodriguez broke free for a 40-yard run to establish signal-caller Jayden Daniels for a 14-yard touchdown scramble through and past multiple hapless Bengals defenders. Then came Jacory Croskey-Merritt’s time to shine. The seventh-round rookie out of Arizona seized the starring role on Washington’s second drive with 32 rushing yards as the Commanders needed just three plays to score their second touchdown of the game. Croskey-Merritt capped the drive with a 27-yard touchdown run.
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AFC East: Buffalo Bills | Miami Dolphins | New England Patriots | New York Jets
AFC North: Baltimore Ravens | Cincinnati Bengals | Cleveland Browns | Pittsburgh Steelers
AFC South: Houston Texans | Indianapolis Colts | Jacksonville Jaguars | Tennessee Titans
AFC West: Denver Broncos | Kansas City Chiefs Las Vegas Raiders | Los Angeles Chargers
NFC East: Dallas Cowboys | New York Giants | Philadelphia Eagles | Washington Commanders
NFC North: Chicago Bears | Detroit Lions | Green Bay Packers | Minnesota Vikings
NFC South: Atlanta Falcons | Carolina Panthers | New Orleans Saints | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NFC West: Arizona Cardinals | Los Angeles Rams | San Francisco 49ers | Seattle Seahawks
NFL exhibition period active journal
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