Steelers camp insights favor Drew Allar over Will Howard at quarterback

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Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Steelers camp insights favor Drew Allar over Will Howard at quarterback
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Pittsburgh Steelers insider Mark Kaboly reported that Drew Allar has had the upper hand over Will Howard in early training camp evaluations. Kaboly noted Howard's struggles with decision-making and accuracy, saying Allar appears more consistent. After one week of camp, another insider, Ray Fittipaldo, echoed this sentiment, expressing optimism in Allar's performance. Both quarterbacks will make their preseason debuts on August 13, but the competition remains open as the team prepares for the upcoming regular season. With Aaron Rodgers confirmed as the starter, the Steelers face a decision on whether to retain both Allar and Howard on the roster alongside Mason Rudolph.

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  • Mark Kaboly favors Drew Allar over Will Howard in initial assessments.
  • Both quarterbacks will debut in the preseason on August 13.
  • Aaron Rodgers is the confirmed starter for the Steelers.
  • Howard enters his second NFL season after missing preseason last year.
  • The Steelers may consider keeping four quarterbacks on the roster.
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  • 9:42 PMYahoo SportsSteelers Insider Offers Telling Remarks on Will Howard vs. Drew Allar
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Pittsburgh Steelers insider Mark Kaboly said one of the team's young quarterbacks has been better than the other early in training camp. The post Steelers Insider Offers Telling Remarks on Will Howard vs. Drew Allar appeared first on HEAVY.

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