{
  "id": 780619,
  "title": "Aaron Rodgers Has One Wish About Steelers' Preseason Opener vs. Packers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/aaron-rodgers-has-one-wish-about-steelers-preseason-opener-vs-packers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-13T15:45:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/aaron-rodgers-one-wish-steelers-154504361.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aaron Rodgers finds himself with a single wish regarding the Steelers' preseason opener against the Packers. The eagerly anticipated matchup will take place on Thursday, marking Rodgers' last NFL season and his only chance to play at Lambeau Field. However, this opportunity won't be a homecoming for the future Hall of Famer. Rodgers expressed his preference for a game in Green Bay, not just to get back at Lambeau one more time but also to enjoy a meal and perhaps a round of golf at Green Bay Country Club. Unfortunately, the Steelers will host the Packers for their preseason opener, leaving Rodgers to watch and wait as younger players take the field. Rodgers is expected to play at some point during the preseason, but the likelihood of him facing the Packers on home turf is slim. The Jets never faced the Packers during Rodgers' two seasons in New York, and the Steelers won't face them this season. While Rodgers would undoubtedly receive a enthusiastic reception from Lambeau fans, his sentimental moment will have to wait until after he officially retires from the NFL.",
  "summary": "Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers will meet their former team in the Steelers' preseason opener, but Rodgers wishes the circumstances different.",
  "key_points": [
    "Aaron Rodgers wishes to play at Lambeau Field in his last NFL season.",
    "He prefers a game in Green Bay to enjoy a meal and golf at Green Bay Country Club.",
    "Rodgers is unlikely to face the Packers on home turf this preseason."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "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."
}