Steelers confirm QB rotation for Week Two preseason against Jets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:55 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy announced the quarterback rotation for the upcoming preseason game against the New York Jets on Friday. Will Howard will start and play the first half, while Drew Allar will take over for the second half. McCarthy's decision comes as the competition between Howard and Allar intensifies, with veterans Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph set to sit out this week. This preseason matchup will provide a crucial opportunity for both young quarterbacks to showcase their skills against some of the Jets' starting defense.
- •Mike McCarthy prioritizes quarterback evaluation for Week Two preseason.
- •Will Howard to start against the Jets and play the first half.
- •Drew Allar will play the entire second half.
- •Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph will not participate in the game.
- •Competition between Howard and Allar is the main storyline of training camp.
- 3:22 PMYahoo Sports — McCarthy reveals Steelers’ quarterback plan vs. Jets
- 2:55 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers HC Mike McCarthy reveals Week Two quarterback rotation
"Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy revealed in his pre-practice interview on Wednesday that the Steelers will start Will Howard and then have Drew Allar play against the New York Jets in the second preseason game on Friday night.
"Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy wants to see as much of Will Howard and Drew Allar as possible in this week's preseason game.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 3:22 PMMcCarthy reveals Steelers’ quarterback plan vs. Jets
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy revealed in his pre-practice interview on Wednesday that the Steelers will start Will Howard and then have Drew Allar play against the New York Jets in the second preseason game on Friday night.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 2:55 PMSteelers HC Mike McCarthy reveals Week Two quarterback rotation
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy wants to see as much of Will Howard and Drew Allar as possible in this week's preseason game.
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