Steelers to start Will Howard against Jets, signal confidence in Rudolph
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers will start Will Howard in their second preseason game against the New York Jets on August 19. Coach Mike McCarthy confirmed that neither Aaron Rodgers nor Mason Rudolph would play, indicating confidence in Rudolph's performance during the preseason opener. Rudolph completed 10 of 11 passes for 93 yards against the Green Bay Packers. Drew Allar will also receive playing time later in the game. The Steelers may face a tough decision regarding their quarterback depth as they assess the futures of Howard and Allar alongside Rudolph.
- •Will Howard starts against the Jets in preseason game.
- •Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph will not play.
- •Rudolph showed strong performance in the previous game.
- •Drew Allar will also get opportunities in the game.
- •Steelers may face a decision on keeping four quarterbacks.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers signal confidence in Mason Rudolph, will start Will Howard vs Jets
"The Steelers coach said he saw all that he needed to from his veteran backup in the preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers.
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