Will the Jaguars See the Pittsburgh Steelers' Stars?

The Pittsburgh Steelers visit EverBank for Preseason Game No. 1, but will they play their stars?

Nov 18, 2018; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Jalen Ramsey (20) makes an interception in front of Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) during the third quarter at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-Imagn Images | Douglas DeFelice-Imagn Images

The Jacksonville Jaguars will start their new era against Pittsburgh Saturday Night at Everbank Stadium. Fans are excited about the prospect of Head Coach Mike Tomlin bringing a team consisting of imported stars QB Aaron Rodgers, WR D.K. Metcalf, and most of all, former Jaguars' CB Jalen Ramsey. But being the first preseason game of 2025, will Pittsburgh show Duval what they want to see?

Tomlin has not committed to a plan as of yet, and explained his procrastination after practice on Tuesday.

Tomlin on who is and who is not playing in Jacksonville on Saturday

Jul 23, 2025; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin speaks to the media during training camp at Saint Vincent College . Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images | Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

The Steelers are in a different situation this year with so many new pieces on both offense and defense, but mostly on offense. If Tomlin follows his typical script, then the Steelers will save their guys for their preseason home opener against Tampa Bay next week. But Coach T is keeping his agenda close to the vest.

“I can’t see past Wednesday at this juncture. At this stage of development, Saturday is a long way away. Seriously, we’re just trying to have good days,” Tomlin said.

QB Aaron Rodgers on whether he is making his Steelers debut in Jacksonville or not

Jul 24, 2025; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) participates in drills during training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

"It's an interesting conversation," he said. "I think Mike and I will have that conversation at some point. I don't think it's in the plan for me to play this week," said the legendary quarterback. "Whatever Mike wants me to do, I'm fully on board," he said regarding the possibility of playing against Jacksonville. "If he wants me to go out there and play, I'll play. If not, I won't."

The Jaguars haven't committed either, that's why Liam Coen has not announced his intentions, and that includes Trevor Lawrence's status. However, the rookie head coach says that he and the 12th-winningest head man of all time in the NFL are communicating and hoping to be in sync.

Liam Coen on his team's personnel plan for Saturday

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen talks during a press conference after practice during an NFL training camp fifth session at the Miller Electric Center, Monday, July 28, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union] | Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

“I texted Coach Tomlin last night [Monday]. So we're touching base today [Tuesday] at some point here to just get on the same page about what they're doing, what we'd like to do ultimately. We'll have to ultimately make that decision tomorrow [Wednesday], but we're going to touch base today," Coen remarked on Tuesday.

There hasn't been word from either side on the status of the personnel for Saturday. Have the two coaches talked? When will a decision be made, and when will the public know.

At this point, the only thing for certain is that a decision will ultimately be made public on Saturday at 7:00 PM on Saturday. At least, let's hope.

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