New Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will not be taking his first snap in a black and gold uniform this weekend.

The former league MVP will sit in Friday’s preseason opener against the Jaguars in Jacksonville, head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed Thursday, along with several Steelers starters, including wide receiver DK Metcalf, cornerback Jalen Ramsey, linebacker T.J. Watt and defensive lineman Cam Heyward .

“I’ve identified some guys that won’t be playing in this game this week,” Tomlin said , according to Mark Kaboly of “The Pat McAfee Show.” “It has nothing to do with injury. They need less runway to take off, to be quite honest with you, because of their experience and where they are in their careers. Oftentimes, I preserve them through this process while providing more opportunit

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