Steelers must decide on quarterback roster before deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 2:47 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers, after a 28-27 loss to the Bills in their preseason finale on August 27, must finalize their roster by Sunday night. Head coach Mike McCarthy noted the team's focus on evaluating four quarterbacks, though keeping all four may complicate roster decisions. Will Howard's performance in the preseason has raised questions, especially with two veterans likely securing starting positions. Additionally, rookie receiver Germie Bernard has made a strong case for a larger role after several impressive outings in preseason games.
- •Steelers close preseason with a 28-27 loss to the Bills.
- •Roster cut deadline is Sunday night at 6:00 EST.
- •Will Howard finished preseason with 26 completions and two touchdowns.
- •Germie Bernard shows potential for WR3 role after impressive preseason.
- •Keeping four quarterbacks could hinder roster quality elsewhere.
- 2:47 PMYahoo Sports — The Morning After: Keeping four QBs is bad roster building
"The Steelers should not keep four quarterbacks.
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