Aaron Rodgers said he's open to playing in the Steelers' preseason opener vs. Jacksonville, if asked. "Whatever Mike [Tomlin] wants to do, I'm fully on board," he said.

With rookie quarterback Will Howard out, the Steelers might only play two quarterbacks if Aaron Rodgers doesn't play.

If so, it could help the Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback come back stronger and even hungrier to prove he is a future starter in the NFL.