Steelers consider keeping four quarterbacks on roster before final cuts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:37 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers are assessing the possibility of retaining four quarterbacks on their 53-man roster ahead of final cutdowns on Aug. 30. The current roster includes Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Drew Allar, and Will Howard. Rodgers, 42, is positioned as the starter, but the team is also exploring options for the future. Rudolph has experience and has previously served as a backup, while Allar and Howard provide potential long-term solutions. Decisions may hinge on their performances in upcoming preseason games, particularly Howard, who missed last season due to injury and is in his NFL debut soon.
- •Steelers evaluate keeping four QBs on 53-man roster by Aug. 30.
- •Aaron Rodgers is set to start; age raises injury concerns.
- •Mason Rudolph offers backup experience and reliability.
- •Drew Allar and Will Howard are younger options for the future.
- •Final decisions may depend on preseason performances.
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