Drew Allar unlikely to start for Steelers, analyst predicts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 10:48 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Drew Allar showed promising performance in his initial preseason game with the Pittsburgh Steelers, completing 10-of-13 passes for 153 yards and three touchdowns. Despite this, analyst Geoff Schwartz doubts Allar will become the team's starting quarterback, citing Aaron Rodgers as the incumbent starter and competition from Mason Rudolph and Will Howard for the backup role. Schwartz believes that Allar may not receive enough playing time to establish himself, with predictions of the Steelers drafting another quarterback in 2027. Allar has two more preseason games to demonstrate his abilities before the regular season begins on September 13 against Atlanta.
- •Allar shines in first preseason game against the Packers.
- •Schwartz doubts Allar will play much as third-string quarterback.
- •Steelers expect to draft a quarterback in 2027.
- •Allar has two preseason games left to showcase skills.
- •Regular season begins for Steelers against Atlanta on September 13.
- 10:48 PMYahoo Sports — NFL analyst says Drew Allar won’t get chance to start for Steelers
"Analyst believes Drew Allar will never get chance with Steelers.
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