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Rapoport: Rodgers’ Status ‘More Positive,’ Playing Bears A ‘Motivating Factor’

Mike Tomlin confirmed reports yesterday that Aaron Rodgers’ injury would not require surgery. But it sounds like the outlook continues to trend more optimistic by the day. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport offered a quick update this morning on Good Morning Football.

“We’re gonna be watching Aaron Rodgers closely all week. Here’s the situation, and it’s certainly more positive right now than it was I would say 48 hours ago,” Rapoport said. “Tomlin said pain tolerance is not an issue. Really what it’s gonna be is, can they keep that wrist out of harm’s way? Is it stable enough?