Steelers open their 2025 preseason in Duval against Jacksonville with a notable absence at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers is not slated to play in the opener, removing one of the league’s marquee playmakers from the slate and leaving Pittsburgh to lean on depth pieces while acclimating to Arthur Smith’s scheme in camp. A broad list of starters also sits, including Jaylen Warren, DK Metcalf, Jonnu Smith, Pat Freiermuth, Isaac Seumalo, Cam Heyward, Joey Porter Jr., Darius Slay, Jalen Ramsey, DeShon Elliott, Patrick Queen, T.J. Watt, Nick Herbig and Chris Boswell. Rookie Will Howard is out with a broken finger, amplifying the shake-up in the Steelers’ plan for the night. Rodgers has left the door open to preseason action, but Mike Tomlin has not decided anything definitive, and the Jaguars will look to exploit the depth chart as both teams sort through 2025 rosters.