Steelers quarterback situation raises questions ahead of next season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 3:33 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers need to finalize their quarterback roster as they head into next season. Current options include starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers, along with backups Will Howard and Drew Allar, who have yet to play in the NFL. Veteran Mason Rudolph is also part of the mix. Some reports suggest the Steelers might consider placing a quarterback on injured reserve to manage the roster effectively. However, former Steelers QB Charlie Batch believes it is unlikely that the team will keep four quarterbacks, indicating a need for a clearer solution soon.
- •Aaron Rodgers is the primary starter for the Steelers.
- •Will Howard and Drew Allar are recent draft picks.
- •Mason Rudolph could be positioned as a backup.
- •Concerns exist about maintaining a full quarterback roster.
- •Former Steelers QB Charlie Batch doubts four QBs will be kept.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Analyst says Steelers could 'invent an injury' to solve crowded QB room
- 3:33 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers Could Invent Phantom Injury to Keep QB's On Roster, Per Reporter
"One NFL analyst suggested an interesting solution to the Pittsburgh Steelers' four-man quarterback conundrum.
"Are the Pittsburgh Steelers really going to go into next season with four quarterbacks on their roster?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 1:00 PMAnalyst says Steelers could 'invent an injury' to solve crowded QB room
One NFL analyst suggested an interesting solution to the Pittsburgh Steelers' four-man quarterback conundrum.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 3:33 AMSteelers Could Invent Phantom Injury to Keep QB's On Roster, Per Reporter
Are the Pittsburgh Steelers really going to go into next season with four quarterbacks on their roster?
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