Steelers plan to keep Will Howard and Drew Allar on roster
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:46 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers have decided to retain both Will Howard and Drew Allar on their 53-player roster. This decision comes despite their recent performance in a preseason game against the New York Jets, where the Steelers lost 17-0. Both quarterbacks had challenging outings, with Howard completing 10 of 15 passes for 74 yards with two interceptions and Allar going 11 of 23 for 110 yards and three sacks. The team appears to be focused on maintaining young talent behind starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers, although it raises questions about the viability of lacking a veteran backup option.
- •Mason Rudolph is the Steelers' backup to Aaron Rodgers.
- •Steelers were shut out in preseason for first time since 2016.
- •Howard and Allar's performances did not affect the roster decisions.
- •Both quarterbacks lack extensive experience at the NFL level.
- •Questions arise about the backup situation behind a veteran starter.
- 9:46 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers’ 53-man roster plan for Will Howard, Drew Allar revealed
- 9:24 PMNBCSports.com — Report: Steelers will keep both Will Howard, Drew Allar on the 53-player roster - NBC Sports
- 9:22 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Steelers will keep both Will Howard, Drew Allar on the 53-player roster
"The Pitstburgh Steelers have two promising young quarterbacks, which means a difficult roster decision could be brewing.
"Mason Rudolph is the second-best quarterback on the Steelers' roster.
"Mason Rudolph is the second-best quarterback on the Steelers' roster.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 9:46 PMSteelers’ 53-man roster plan for Will Howard, Drew Allar revealed
The Pitstburgh Steelers have two promising young quarterbacks, which means a difficult roster decision could be brewing.
- NBCSports.comAug 22, 2026, 9:24 PMReport: Steelers will keep both Will Howard, Drew Allar on the 53-player roster - NBC Sports
Mason Rudolph is the second-best quarterback on the Steelers' roster.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 9:22 PMReport: Steelers will keep both Will Howard, Drew Allar on the 53-player roster
Mason Rudolph is the second-best quarterback on the Steelers' roster.
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