Aaron Rodgers is out for the Steelers this week, all according to the plan in Pittsburgh, with Mason Rudolph slated to start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday.

Rodgers, wide receiver DK Metcalf, outside linebacker T.J. Watt and defensive end Cam Heyward are among the first-team stars who’ll be in street clothes for the Steelers’ second game of the preseason.

Rudolph rejoined the Steelers after one season with the Tennessee Titans and spent most of the offseason operating the starting offense.

Rodgers, who was released by the New York Jets, said he was willing to play if the coaches prefer. But head coach Mike Tomlin said earlier in camp he was not planning to use Rodgers because of his “21 years (experience) and cumulative snap total” in his career.

“If (Tomlin) wants me to

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