Meanwhile, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin announced on Thursday that the Steelers would once again bench the bulk of their top players and go in with almost all reserves at the team's most important positions. This includes quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers did not play in the first preseason game.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up for their second preseason matchup of the 2025 season as they prepare to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday.