Will Howard named Steelers starting QB against Jets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:04 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced that Will Howard will start at quarterback for their Week 2 preseason matchup against the New York Jets. Howard’s selection follows a solid preseason performance where he completed 7-of-9 passes for 86 yards and led a touchdown drive against the Green Bay Packers. Coach Mike McCarthy plans to see more of Howard and Drew Allar during the final two preseason games. Mason Rudolph and Aaron Rodgers will not play in this contest.
- •Will Howard to start at QB for Steelers against Jets
- •Howard had 86 yards and a touchdown drive last game
- •Rudolph and Rodgers will not participate in the game
- •Steelers plan to utilize both Howard and Allar
- •Next game is against the Jets on August 19, 2026
- 3:04 PMYahoo Sports — Will Howard to start at QB vs. Jets
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