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Steelers QB Will Howard ready for preseason debut against Packers

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 8:58 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Steelers QB Will Howard ready for preseason debut against Packers
Summary

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard is set to make his NFL preseason debut against the Green Bay Packers on August 10, 2026. After missing his entire rookie season due to a hand injury, Howard expressed eagerness to take the field for live game action. He aims to showcase his skills during July practices and is expected to receive significant playing time. With a competitive quarterback room in Pittsburgh, Howard's performance in this exhibition will be crucial for his standing on the roster.

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Status Watch
  • •Howard did not play during his rookie season due to injury.
  • •He last played in college at Ohio State.
  • •The preseason opener is scheduled for August 10 against Green Bay.
  • •Howard aims to demonstrate his progress in a crowded quarterback competition.
  • •His performance will be crucial for securing a place on the roster.
Latest Updates
  • 8:58 PMYahoo Sports — Will Howard: Everyone says preseason isn't real football, but to me, it is
  • 6:54 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers QB Will Howard 'champing at the bit' for preseason action
What they're saying
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Last year as a rookie, Steelers quarterback Will Howard suffered a fractured hand in early August that kept him out of the team’s preseason games.

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard expressed excitement for his NFL preseason debut after sitting out over a year with a hand injury.

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