PITTSBURGH -- Though he was sidelined Wednesday with a fracture in his left wrist sustained against the Cincinnati Bengals , Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he's going to try to return to practice Thursday.

"It feels better than it did Sunday, that's for sure," Rodgers said Wednesday afternoon. "... Was thankful to get today to work with [head athletic trainer Gabe Amponsah] and just focus on rehab for today. Trying to get back on the field tomorrow and see what I can do."

The timeline, though, to determine his status for the Steelers' Week 12 game in Chicago isn't as clear. To play against the Bears , Rodgers said, he has to be able to "protect" himself.

"It's a safety thing," Rodgers said, shooting down the notion that his ability to play would come down to

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