WILL HOWARD NEWS

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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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 • 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 • STEELERS.COM

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers practices with a brace on his broken wrist and is questionable vs. Bears

Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers has practiced with a broken left wrist in a brace, raising the possibility of playing against Chicago on Sunday

NOVEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Steelers Plan To Get Will Howard More 'Prepared' In Week 12 Amid Aaron Rodgers' Injury The Pittsburgh Steelers have a plan in place for Will Howard ahead of Week 12 as Aaron Rodgers is dealing with an injury.

NOVEMBER 18 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Steelers Preparing Will Howard for Larger Role The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to ramp up their rookie QB's workload.

NOVEMBER 18 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Mason Rudolph has turned into a pretty good backup plan for the Steelers

Mason Rudolph and the Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in a familiar place as the stretch drive looms, with Rudolph potentially taking over at quarterback while the team eyes th...

NOVEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Emergency QB for Week 11 Howard (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Steelers' emergency third quarterback against the Bengals on Sunday.

Impact Howard has yet to appear in a regular-season game, having resided on injured reserve due to a fractured hand he suffered during training camp. Cleared of injury, the quarterback is positioned to help his team if injury strikes both starter Aaron Rodgers and backup Mason Rudolph.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Legendary coach believes Steelers' future franchise QB is already here After recent comments by legendary coach Jon Gruden, the Pittsburgh Steelers might neglect their draft strategy in 2026 and roll with quarte...

NOVEMBER 14 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

WATCH: Will Howard Media Availability (Nov. 13) Will Howard spoke to the media Thursday, November 13 ahead of Steelers Week 11 game against the Bengals

NOVEMBER 13 • STEELERS.COM

Super Bowl winning coach says Will Howard will start for Steelers soon A former Super Bowl winning coach believes former Ohio State Buckeyes QB Will Howard might find his way in the starting lineup for the Pitts...

NOVEMBER 13 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Steelers Make Official Will Howard Injury Move Ahead Of Week 11 Ahead of the Steelers' Week 11 action, the team officially activated rookie quarterback Will Howard off of injured reserve.

NOVEMBER 12 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Steelers make Will Howard decision, free-agent signing official among 4 roster moves | Sporting News The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a decision on quarterback Will Howard, who was on injured reserve. In addition, the team made its latest f...

NOVEMBER 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pittsburgh Steelers activate QB Will Howard to active roster - UPI.com The Pittsburgh Steelers moved quarterback Will Howard to their active roster before battling the Cincinnati Bengals, they announced Wednesda...

NOVEMBER 12 • UPI.COM

Comes off IR The Steelers activated Howard (hand) from IR to the 53-man roster on Wednesday.

Impact Howard began the regular season on IR due to a fractured hand suffered during training camp, and after having had his 21-day practice window opened Oct. 22, the rookie sixth-round pick is now ready for game action. He could contribute as the Steelers' emergency No. 3 quarterback behind Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph versus the Bengals on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining on injured reserve The Steelers did not activate Howard (hand) from injured reserve, and he has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, per the NFL's transaction report.

Impact Howard continues to recover from a fractured right hand that he sustained during training camp in early August. His 21-day practice window opened Oct. 22, and if he's not activated from IR before the end of that time frame, he would be forced to miss the rest of the 2025 season. Howard's next opportunity to be activated from IR is ahead of the Steelers' Week 11 clash against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 16.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Staying on IR Howard (hand) will remain on injured reserve and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Howard was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday. Despite being a full participant in practice all week, the rookie sixth-rounder is not quite ready to return from a hand injury that he sustained in August, so Mason Rudolph and Aaron Rodgers will be the Steelers' two quarterbacks on the active roster for Sunday's game against the Packers. Howard will aim to progress enough in his recovery to be activated off IR ahead of the Steelers' Week 9 clash against the Colts on Sunday, Nov. 2.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Is Ohio State football's new quarterback already better than last season's national champion? Will Howard led Ohio State football to a national title, but his successor might be an even better quarterback.

OCTOBER 25 • CLEVELAND.COM

Why Steelers' Will Howard Is Thrilled About Returning To Practice Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Will Howard felt excited to return to practice on Thursday after missing over two months.

OCTOBER 23 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Aaron Rodgers will take on his former team for the first time when the Steelers host the Packers

Aaron Rodgers will face Green Bay for the first time since he left the club when the Steelers host the Packers in a prime-time showdown

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Rookie Will Howard Returns to Steelers Practice Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Will Howard is another step closer towards being activated from the reserve/injured list.

OCTOBER 22 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Practice window opens Howard (hand) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday.

Impact The 2025 sixth-round pick from Ohio State fractured a bone in his hand in early August, causing him to miss the Steelers' first six games this season. He now has 21 days to be added to the team's active roster before reverting to IR. Once fully healthy, Howard is expected to compete with Mason Rudolph for the Steelers' No. 2 quarterback spot.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Insider: Steelers Not Planning to Add Will Howard The Pittsburgh Steelers don't have plans for Will Howard.

OCTOBER 18 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Steelers Keep Will Howard Shut Down Another Week The Pittsburgh Steelers made a decision on Will Howard this week.

OCTOBER 12 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Steelers Coach Gives Promising Will Howard Update PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers took a gamble on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting a national championship winning quarterback in...

OCTOBER 2 • SI.COM