CBS Sports HQ covered the Pittsburgh Steelers training camp as they prepare to kick off the preseason, welcoming the Green Bay Packers tonight at 7 ET. This matchup marks the beginning of the Mike McCarthy coaching era, and features Aaron Rodgers in what he claims will be his last season in the NFL.

Despite the excitement, Rodgers is not expected to play in this exhibition game, as he rarely participates in preseason outings at age 42. Instead, Mason Rudolph will start, with Drew Allar and Will Howard slated to take over later in the game. The Packers are likely to field their healthy starters, including Jordan Love, for a brief stint.

This season is notable for the reunion of McCarthy and Rodgers, who previously won Super Bowl XLV together. They join the ranks of legendary coach-quarterback duos, with a historical precedent set by Buddy Parker and Bobby Layne in the 1958 season.

Rodgers, who led the Steelers to an AFC North title last year with 3,322 passing yards, is aiming for a remarkable final season. He needs to reach at least 3,726 passing yards to hit 70,000 career yards, with odds set at +200. The upcoming season sees Rodgers as a contender for a record-tying fifth MVP award, with Over/Under totals of 3,149.5 passing yards and 21.5 touchdowns.

Pittsburgh has bolstered its offense by acquiring Michael Pittman from the Colts, though injuries currently sideline him and DK Metcalf. The Steelers' Over/Under win total is set at 8.5 for 2026, with a playoff chance sitting at +140. Despite past successes, the team faces scrutiny, having not won a playoff game since 2016 and with Rodgers holding the record for the longest playoff appearance streak without a Super Bowl.

As the season unfolds, the Steelers aim to overcome their recent playoff drought and leverage the experience of their veteran players, though concerns about their aging roster loom large.