Drew Allar makes NFL preseason debut for Steelers against Packers
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 3:20 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Drew Allar is set to make his NFL preseason debut tonight for the Pittsburgh Steelers as they face the Green Bay Packers. The Steelers drafted Allar, a former Penn State quarterback, in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Allar has been placed fourth on the Steelers' depth chart, likely seeing action after Mason Rudolph and Will Howard. Several Steelers starters, including quarterback Aaron Rodgers, are expected to sit out this game, paving the way for Allar to finally showcase his skills in an NFL uniform. Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy has praised Allar's development during training camp.
- •Drew Allar is making his NFL preseason debut tonight.
- •He was selected by the Steelers in the third round of the draft.
- •Allar is fourth on the Steelers' quarterback depth chart.
- •Aaron Rodgers and other starters will not play in this game.
- •Coach Mike McCarthy has noted Allar's progress in training camp.
- 3:20 AMNBCSports.com — Drew Allar leads Steelers’ offense to three touchdowns in three drives - NBC Sports
- 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Drew Allar leads Steelers' offense to three touchdowns in three drives
- 2:55 AMYahoo Sports — Drew Allar Stats and Highlights: Everything to Know About the Steelers Rookie’s Dominant NFL Preseason Debut
- 2:34 AMYahoo Sports — Drew Allar stats today: Steelers rookie impresses with big day in NFL debut
- 2:23 AMYahoo Sports — Rookie Drew Allar has 2 TD passes, 1 TD run as Steelers beat Packers 28-9 in preseason opener
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Drew Allar? Meet the Steelers' rookie quarterback
"Rookie Drew Allar threw for a pair of touchdowns and ran for another during an impressive debut as the Pittsburgh Steelers surged past the Green Bay Packers 28-9 in the preseason opener on Thursday night. Allar, a third-round pick from Penn State, was 10 of 13 for 154 yards, including a 5-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Wetjen and a 4-yard flip to Riley Nowkowski. Allar, who entered the game to calls of “Drewwww!” also sprinted into the end zone for a 3-yard score as the Steelers made coach Mike McCarthy's debut leading his hometown team a successful one.
"The Pittsburgh Steelers have Aaron Rodgers, but only for one more season before he retires. With the future of the quarterback situation unclear in Pittsburgh, the Steelers brought in Drew Allar in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
"Third-rounder looks the part in his preseason debut.
Sources
External links- NBCSports.comAug 14, 2026, 3:20 AMDrew Allar leads Steelers’ offense to three touchdowns in three drives - NBC Sports
Third-rounder looks the part in his preseason debut.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 3:04 AMDrew Allar leads Steelers' offense to three touchdowns in three drives
Third-rounder looks the part in his preseason debut.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 2:55 AMDrew Allar Stats and Highlights: Everything to Know About the Steelers Rookie’s Dominant NFL Preseason Debut
The Pittsburgh Steelers have Aaron Rodgers, but only for one more season before he retires. With the future of the quarterback situation unclear in Pittsburgh, the Steelers brought in Drew Allar in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 2:34 AMDrew Allar stats today: Steelers rookie impresses with big day in NFL debut
Here's a look at Allar's performance.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 2:23 AMRookie Drew Allar has 2 TD passes, 1 TD run as Steelers beat Packers 28-9 in preseason opener
Rookie Drew Allar threw for a pair of touchdowns and ran for another during an impressive debut as the Pittsburgh Steelers surged past the Green Bay Packers 28-9 in the preseason opener on Thursday night. Allar, a third-round pick from Penn State, was 10 of 13 for 154 yards, including a 5-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Wetjen and a 4-yard flip to Riley Nowkowski. Allar, who entered the game to calls of “Drewwww!” also sprinted into the end zone for a 3-yard score as the Steelers made coach Mike McCarthy's debut leading his hometown team a successful one.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 10:00 PMWho is Drew Allar? Meet the Steelers' rookie quarterback
Allar is making his NFL preseason debut tonight
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