India, Aug. 14 -- Aaron Rodgers will not play for the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Green Bay Packers in Thursday night's preseason game. The 42-year-old quarterback is in street clothes on the sideline, while Mason Rudolph is expected to start. Will Howard is set to take over during the first half, with rookie Drew Allar expected to play after halftime. Rodgers has not ruled out playing later in the preseason, with the Steelers potentially using him against the New York Jets on August 21. His decision comes as Rodgers has made clear that he does not see much value in preseason snaps for an experienced quarterback.

Rodgers has questioned how much preseason football can teach veteran players before the regular season begins. Speaking to...