Packers coach Mike McCarthy told reporters he thought quarterback Aaron Rodgers looked good at practice Thursday, and thinks he might be able to play in Week 16 against the Steelers Sunday. Of course, that all depends on whether Rodgers can be cleared by doctors to return from a six-game absence due to a broken collarbone.
"Rodgers practiced well today," McCarthy told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Thursday. "Will have a conversation tomorrow about him. Looked very good at practice."
Rodgers still needs to be medically cleared, and the team will make an announcement as to his status Friday. Matt Flynn still took the majority of the snaps in practice Thursday, but McCarthy did say he thought Rodgers looks nearly ready to return.
"He looks better this week," McCarthy said. "He looks ready to play."