AARON Rodgers sparked injury concerns after a nasty collision at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp.
Rodgers, 41, had heavy strapping on his leg after the incident on Tuesday.
Aaron Rodgers, pictured in training camp on July 30, suffered an injury scare Tuesday[/caption]
The quarterback has his leg stamped on during a play and needed strapping[/caption]
The four-time Most Valuable Player was lined up under center for a play on the practice field.
Rookie pass rusher Derrick Harmon went up against offensive lineman Spencer Anderson.
The pair pushed back towards the pocket into Rodgers’ space.
Quarterback Rodgers ended up getting stepped on and was in visible pain.
He walked off holding his right calf while there were also marks on his right shin.
Team medics wrapped ice around his leg before strapping up his calf.
Rodgers was able to get back on the field to continue his work ahead of the season.
Head coach Mike Tomlin played down any injury fears when he spoke to reporters after practice.
“He just got stepped on,” Tomlin said.
“It was nothing of any significance. He finished his work.”
Rodgers’ injury was on the opposite side to the one that prematurely ended his 2023 season.
The quarterback tore his Achilles just four plays into his New York Jets debut and missed the entire season.
Rodgers signed a one-year deal with the Steelers this offseason after being cut loose by the Jets.
He spoke to reporters before Tuesday’s practice session in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
And his main gripe was the new helmet he has to wear for 2025.
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The helmet he wore last season is now banned by the NFL for safety reasons.
“I don’t like it, no,” Rodgers said about the new helmet.
“I’m trying to change. We’re in the process still.
“It looks like a damn spaceship out there. We got to change it.
“The face mask doesn’t fit the helmet because that’s an old face mask, obviously just like I’m old, but we’re trying to find the right helmet right now.
“I’ve worn a Schutt for 20 years, and somehow it finally didn’t pass the safety standard.”
