Tomlin said that quarterback Aaron Rodgers, wide receiver DK Metcalf, defensive tackle Cam Heyward and outside linebacker T.J. Watt are the only four players that he has told won’t play.

There’s a twinkle in Aaron Rodgers’ blue-gray eyes these days.

Heyward, who was slated to earn $14.75 season this season, already received $13.45 million of this year's salary as a roster bonus.