The Pittsburgh Steelers' first preseason depth chart keeps Will Howard above Drew Allar.

Will Howard sat back and watched as Aaron Rodgers marched his Pittsburgh Steelers down the field […] This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Steelers QB Will Howard Recognizing Reality of St

The Steelers have said positive things about Howard’s development throughout the offseason. So, it’s not at all surprising they are looking forward to seeing him finally in a game setting at the professional level.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a quarterback competition on their hands. However, it isn't for the starting job. That belongs to Aaron Rodgers, who is entering what is expected to be his final NFL season.

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Will Howard has heard Mike McCarthy say NFL players are paid for the work they do from Monday through Saturday. They work for free on Sunday, he likes to say, because the games are the best part of the job.

Will Howard drew high praise from a veteran football voice, who believes the Steelers rookie has the intangibles to succeed in the NFL.

“What a great young player,” Rodgers told McAfee. “He’s just got the right moxie, the right personality and loved working with him.” Howard, a rookie last season after being drafted by the Steelers in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, won a ...

Steelers backup quarterback Will Howard is chomping at the bit to get back to football and fight to be Aaron Rodgers' backup in 2026.