Steelers retain quarterback Will Howard for regular season roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 12:32 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers plan to keep Will Howard and their three other quarterbacks as they approach the 2026 regular season. Insiders Gerry Dulac, Mike Prisuta, and Bob Labriola confirmed that Howard's performance in the preseason will not affect this decision. Despite throwing two interceptions in a recent game against the New York Jets, the team remains confident in their quarterback lineup. The Steelers will play their preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills, where Howard is expected to split snaps with rookie Drew Allar.
- •Steelers plan to keep Will Howard and three quarterbacks.
- •Insiders report the decision is already made ahead of the regular season.
- •Howard previously had a strong preseason debut against the Packers.
- •He threw two interceptions in the second preseason game against the Jets.
- •Steelers will face the Bills in their final preseason game.
- 9:07 AMYahoo Sports — Will Steelers release Will Howard? What fans should know ahead of final roster cuts
- 12:32 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers Have Already Made Final Roster Decision on QB Will Howard: Report
"The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac and other team insiders reported Thursday the Pittsburgh Steelers plan to keep Will Howard and the team's other three quarterbacks to begin the regular season. The post Steelers Have Already Made Final Roster Decision on QB Will Howard: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Pittsburgh Steelers have a few important roster decisions to make ahead of final cuts, including whether Will Howard can make the 53-man squad.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 9:07 AMWill Steelers release Will Howard? What fans should know ahead of final roster cuts
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a few important roster decisions to make ahead of final cuts, including whether Will Howard can make the 53-man squad.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 12:32 AMSteelers Have Already Made Final Roster Decision on QB Will Howard: Report
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac and other team insiders reported Thursday the Pittsburgh Steelers plan to keep Will Howard and the team's other three quarterbacks to begin the regular season. The post Steelers Have Already Made Final Roster Decision on QB Will Howard: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
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