McCarthy says Steelers' four quarterbacks have earned roster spots
8 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 11:36 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Steelers coach Mike McCarthy announced on August 28 that all four of the team's quarterbacks have secured their positions on the roster. The announcement highlights the presence of two veteran quarterbacks and two younger players, among whom the franchise sees potential for future success. McCarthy emphasized the confidence the coaching staff has in each player. This decision comes as the team prepares for the upcoming season and builds its roster strategy moving forward.
- •Mike McCarthy confirms all four quarterbacks will remain on the roster.
- •Two veterans and two young players make up the quarterback group.
- •The announcement was made on August 28.
- •McCarthy expresses optimism about future prospects.
- •Steelers are finalizing their roster for the upcoming season.
- 11:36 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Rodgers is in a four-quarterback room for the first time
- 4:00 PMSteelers Depot — Dulac Shares Steelers’ Emergency Third-Quarterback Plan - Steelers Depot
- 12:03 AMESPN NFL — Steelers, feeling good about QB room, keep all 4
- 10:38 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers make rare decision with 4 QBs on 53-man roster for 2026
- 10:12 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers keep all 4 QBs on 53-man roster
- 9:56 PMSteelers Depot — Schefter: Steelers Keep 4 Quarterbacks On Initial 53-Man Roster - Steelers Depot
- 2:57 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers might opt to keep all four quarterbacks on the opening 53-man roster
- 5:15 AMESPN — McCarthy says Steelers' 4 QBs have earned spots
"The Pittsburgh Steelers kept four quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster and seem intent on keeping it that way for the 2026 season. That means one of Will Howard or Drew Allar will dress on game day as the emergency third quarterback, while the other wi…
"For the first time in Mike McCarthy’s coaching career—and for the first time since 1999 for the Pittsburgh Steelers—the team is carrying four quarterbacks on its 53-man roster, according to Adam Schefter on X. “On the NFL’s cutdown day, the Steelers did in fa…
"Steelers coach Mike McCarthy said all four of the team's quarterbacks have earned roster spots, saying, "We got two veterans that we can win with, and we got two young guys that were excited about the future."
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 11:36 PMAaron Rodgers is in a four-quarterback room for the first time
The Steelers kept four quarterbacks, declining to expose Will Howard or Drew Allar to the waiver wire.
- Steelers DepotSep 2, 2026, 4:00 PMDulac Shares Steelers’ Emergency Third-Quarterback Plan - Steelers Depot
The Pittsburgh Steelers kept four quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster and seem intent on keeping it that way for the 2026 season. That means one of Will Howard or Drew Allar will dress on game day as the emergency third quarterback, while the other wi…
- ESPN NFLAug 31, 2026, 12:03 AMSteelers, feeling good about QB room, keep all 4
The Steelers are keeping four quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster, with Mason Rudolph, Will Howard and Drew Allar earning spots behind starter Aaron Rodgers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 10:38 PMSteelers make rare decision with 4 QBs on 53-man roster for 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers made the rare decision to carry four quarterbacks on their 53-man roster for the 2026 season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 10:12 PMSteelers keep all 4 QBs on 53-man roster
Steelers keep all four quarterbacks on 53-man roster
- Steelers DepotAug 30, 2026, 9:56 PMSchefter: Steelers Keep 4 Quarterbacks On Initial 53-Man Roster - Steelers Depot
For the first time in Mike McCarthy’s coaching career—and for the first time since 1999 for the Pittsburgh Steelers—the team is carrying four quarterbacks on its 53-man roster, according to Adam Schefter on X. “On the NFL’s cutdown day, the Steelers did in fa…
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 2:57 PMSteelers might opt to keep all four quarterbacks on the opening 53-man roster
When asked if all four quarterbacks had earned roster spots, Steelers coach Mike McCarthy said that would be “a very accurate evaluation.”
- ESPNAug 28, 2026, 5:15 AMMcCarthy says Steelers' 4 QBs have earned spots
Steelers coach Mike McCarthy said all four of the team's quarterbacks have earned roster spots, saying, "We got two veterans that we can win with, and we got two young guys that were excited about the future."
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