Will Howard earns praise from Jon Gruden for NFL potential
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 11:17 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard received high praise from former NFL coach Jon Gruden during a podcast appearance on July 16, 2026. Gruden compared Howard to Super Bowl-winning quarterback Brad Johnson, highlighting his charisma, toughness, and communication skills. Howard, a sixth-round pick in 2025, has yet to make his NFL debut but is competing for the backup quarterback position against veteran Mason Rudolph. Expectations are growing around Howard as he prepares for training camp in Latrobe.
- •Jon Gruden compared Howard to Super Bowl-winning QB Brad Johnson
- •Howard has not yet taken a snap in the NFL
- •Howard is competing with Mason Rudolph for the backup role
- •Gruden praised Howard's charisma and communication skills
- •Howard aims to build on his college success before training camp
- 11:17 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers’ Will Howard earns comp to Super Bowl-winning quarterback
"Former NFL coach Jon Gruden continues to praise Steelers QB Will Howard.
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