{
  "id": 616993,
  "title": "Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers Still Working on Preseason Plan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/mike-mccarthy-and-aaron-rodgers-still-working-on-preseason-plan",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T01:00:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/mike-mccarthy-and-aaron-rodgers-still-working-on-preseason-plan-12311522"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to host the Green Bay Packers in an upcoming preseason game at Acrisure Stadium. Head coach Mike McCarthy and veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers will face off against their former team, where they won a Super Bowl title in 2011. Rodgers, 42, has yet to miss a single training camp practice as he prepares for his 22nd NFL season. However, McCarthy stated that they are still discussing whether or not Rodgers will play in Thursday night's game. McCarthy emphasized that Rodgers' presence adds a competitive edge to the team, as he sets the standard for practice sessions, including the 2-minute drill. The preseason matchup between the Packers and Steelers is scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. ET.",
  "summary": "The Pittsburgh Steelers will open up their preseason schedule with a matchup against the Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium.",
  "key_points": [
    "Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers preparing for preseason game",
    "Rodgers, 42, has played in every training camp practice",
    "Game between Packers and Steelers scheduled for 7 p.m. ET"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The uncertainty over Aaron Rodgers' preseason game participation suggests that coach Mike McCarthy is prioritizing his veteran quarterback's health and readiness for the regular season.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}