Steelers QB Will Howard evaluated for injury after Bills game
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:23 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Will Howard, quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, is undergoing evaluation for an injury sustained during a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills on August 27, 2026. The Steelers concluded their exhibition play with a 28-27 loss, and Howard's performance included two touchdowns but also three interceptions. He struggled with pressure, getting sacked three times and appeared to be banged up at halftime. The situation surrounding his injury and the team's decision on roster cuts to 53 players remains uncertain, particularly whether they will retain four quarterbacks.
- •Will Howard evaluated for an injury after the Bills game.
- •Steelers lost 28-27 to the Buffalo Bills.
- •Howard finished preseason with two touchdowns and three interceptions.
- •Team must cut roster from 90 to 53 players soon.
- •Uncertainty about keeping four quarterbacks on the roster.
- 3:23 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers QB Will Howard evaluated for unknown injury
- 3:09 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers QB Will Howard being evaluated for a head injury
- 2:48 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers QB Will Howard being evaluated for injury
"According to reports, Steelers quarterback Will Howard was being evaluated for an unknown injury after Thursday's preseason game.
"Steelers backup quarterback Will Howard is being evaluated for a head injury.
"Steelers QB Will Howard suffered injury vs. Bills.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 3:23 AMSteelers QB Will Howard evaluated for unknown injury
According to reports, Steelers quarterback Will Howard was being evaluated for an unknown injury after Thursday's preseason game.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 3:09 AMSteelers QB Will Howard being evaluated for a head injury
Steelers backup quarterback Will Howard is being evaluated for a head injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 2:48 AMSteelers QB Will Howard being evaluated for injury
Steelers QB Will Howard suffered injury vs. Bills.
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