CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Steelers quarterback details his extensive rehab process and the critical safety concerns that go beyond pain tolerance as he works toward a potential game-time decision against Chicago.

Aaron Rodgers’ availability for Sunday’s crucial matchup against the Chicago Bears hangs in the balance, but not for the reasons you might expect. On Wednesday, the star quarterback made it clear that his potential absence has nothing to do with his pain threshold.

“Would it be a pain tolerance thing for you if you play on Sunday?” he was asked directly.

“No, it’d be a safety thing,” Rodgers responded without hesitation, pulling back the curtain on the complex reality NFL quarterbacks face when dealing with injuries.

The setback occurred during last week’s game, and Rodgers pinpoi

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