Will Howard - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Are the Steelers preparing for life after Aaron Rodgers with Will Howard? The Steelers reportedly "really like" Will Howard as a long-term quarterback option. Aaron Rodgers' uncertain 2026 status could accelerate P...

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A reunion between Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy might be on the horizon as the 42-year-old QB continues to contemplate his future.

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

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Steelers rumors give Will Howard a boost, pinpoint possible Aaron Rodgers replacement | Sporting News Some new rumors from ESPN provide some insight into how the Pittsburgh Steelers view Will Howard while also suggesting a potential replaceme...

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Will Howard, Future Steelers Superstar? Mike McCarthy's View Of Untested QB Ignores Reality Will Howard was a sixth-round pick, and he's never taken even a fake snap in the NFL. Why are the Steelers so excited abut him?

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Steelers Creating Impressive Will Howard Plan PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers have a plan in place for their next young quarterback. Right now, it's Will Howard, and he's set to be...

FEBRUARY 2 • SI.COM

Maxx Crosby shares bold take on Aaron Rodgers' future with Steelers amid Will Howard praise Maxx Crosby is paying attention to what's going on with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

FEBRUARY 1 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Steelers' Will Howard Has Support From Surprising Raiders Superstar Count Maxx Crosby among those who hold steadfast belief in the type of player Will Howard can eventually grow into at the quarterback positi...

JANUARY 30 • SI.COM

New Steelers Coach Mike McCarthy Wants Aaron Rodgers Back in Pittsburgh

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JANUARY 28 • FOX SPORTS

New Steelers Coach Mike McCarthy Wants Aaron Rodgers Back in Pittsburgh

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JANUARY 27 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Steelers owner's comments on hiring Mike McCarthy are good news for Will Howard | Sporting News Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II has touched on the hiring of Mike McCarthy as head coach and one of his comments bodes well for...

JANUARY 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Steelers and Mike McCarthy have reached a verbal agreement for McCarthy to coach his hometown team

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Mike McCarthy have reached a verbal agreement for McCarthy to become the club's next head coach

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Steelers Legend Proposes Solution To Team's Quarterback Dilemma Ben Roethlisberger weighs in on the Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback dilemma involving Will Howard and Aaron Rodgers.

JANUARY 23 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Ben Roethlisberger has wild take on Steelers QB Will Howard if Aaron Rodgers retires | Sporting News Big Ben is a believer.

JANUARY 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Steelers and Texans nearly at full strength for wild-card showdown

The Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers are both in good shape heading into their wild-card showdown

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Emergency third QB for wild-card game Howard (coach's decision) is inactive and will serve as Pittsburgh's emergency third quarterback for Monday's AFC wild-card game versus Houston, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' offi...

Impact This is a familiar role for Howard, as he's been Pittsburgh's emergency QB every week since coming off IR in mid-November. Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph will continue to serve as the Steelers' QB1 and QB2, respectively, while Howard will be eligible to enter Monday's game only if both quarterbacks ahead of him have to exit due to injury, illness or ejection.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

T.J. Watt and Lamar Jackson are active as the Steelers and Ravens face off for the AFC North title

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Emergency QB vs. Baltimore Howard (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Steelers' emergency third quarterback against the Ravens on Sunday.

Impact As the emergency third quarterback, Howard is prohibited from playing Sunday unless both Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph were to leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Rodgers Praises Steelers' Potential Future Quarterback Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers had high praise for his backups, including rookie QB Will Howard.

JANUARY 4 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Emergency QB once again Howard (coach's decision) is inactive and will serve as the Steelers' emergency third quarterback Sunday against the Browns.

Impact Howard remains the safety blanket as both Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph are healthy and active for Sunday's game. The only way Howard would be allowed to enter Sunday's contest is if both quarterbacks on the active roster must exit due to injury, illness, or ejection.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Emergency QB again for Week 16 Howard (coach's decision) is inactive and will serve as Pittsburgh's emergency third quarterback Sunday against Detroit.

Impact This is Howard's usual role, as both Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph are ahead of him on the QB depth chart. The only way Howard can enter the contest Sunday is if both Rodgers and Rudolph have to exit due to injury, illness or ejection.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Emergency QB3 for Week 15 Howard (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Steelers' emergency third quarterback Monday against the Dolphins, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Howard will be the Steelers' emergency QB3 for a third consecutive week, which means he is prohibited from playing Monday unless both Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph were to be taken out of the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Emergency QB for Week 14 Howard (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Steelers' emergency third quarterback against the Ravens on Sunday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Impact For a second consecutive week, Howard will be the Steelers' emergency QB3, meaning he's restricted from playing Sunday unless both Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph were to leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available as emergency QB Howard (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Bills, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact The rookie quarterback would need starter Aaron Rodgers and backup Mason Rudolph to be unable to play due to injury, illness or ejection to get into the game. Howard was activated off injured reserve Nov. 12 after dealing with a fractured right hand, and he's been behind Rodgers and Rudolph ever since.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Backup QB for Week 12 Howard is active for Sunday's game against the Bears, when he'll serve as the backup quarterback behind Mason Rudolph, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Howard opened the season on injured reserve due to a fractured right hand, and after being activated off IR on Nov. 12, he served as the Steelers' emergency third quarterback in Week 11 against the Bengals. However, with Aaron Rodgers (wrist) ruled out for Sunday's clash against Chicago, Howard will be on the active roster for the first time this season and will be available to play in case Rudolph is removed from the game. During his final collegiate season at Ohio State, Howard completed 73.0 percent of his passes for 4,010 yards, 35 touchdowns and 10 interceptions across 16 games.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Will Howard Media Availability (Nov. 21) Will Howard speaks to the media Friday, November 21 ahead of Steelers Week 12 game against the Bears.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • STEELERS.COM

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