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STATEMENT MADE WHEN IT MATTERED MOST.

With final roster cuts looming, Pittsburgh Steelers rookie QB Will Howard stepped up under the lights in Preseason Week 3 against the Buffalo Bills.

Delivering 2 touchdown passes and commanding the offense with poise, Howard gave the coaching staff plenty to think about for that 53-man roster.

Stepping into an NFL huddle isn't easy, but showing up with scoring drives when your number is called? That's how you earn a spot in Black & Gold.

Did Will Howard do enough to guarantee his place in Pittsburgh's QB room this season?

The QB room is creating one of Pittsburgh’s biggest roster decisions 👀🖤💛

With cutdown day approaching, Pittsburgh has four quarterbacks fighting for roster spot....and McCarthy hasn’t ruled out keeping all four.

Could Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Drew Allar, and Will Howard all make the 53-man roster?

See what McCarthy said about the unusual four-QB situation in the comments👇🔗

Four caller signals.

Zero compromises.

Most teams play it safe when roster cuts loom, but Mike McCarthy and the Pittsburgh Steelers are considering an aggressive gamble: keeping all four quarterbacks on the active 53-man roster.

With battle-tested veterans capable of steering winning drives and high-upside young guns built for the future, McCarthy called keeping the entire QB room a "very accurate evaluation."

When depth meets ambition, you don't cut talent you stack it.

Is keeping four QBs a masterclass in roster depth or a risky distribution of spots?

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He had all the tools in college, and now Drew Allar is ready to shine in Pittsburgh. With this coaching staff behind him, his true potential is finally being unleashed. 🏈🔥

Terrible timing for Will Howard.

Steelers’ Will Howard dealing with head injury after final preseason game Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard had a decent performance against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday.

Broderick Jones is fighting for his future in Pittsburgh ⏳

Broderick Jones’ time with the Steelers hasn’t gone according to plan, as he has struggled throughout his first three seasons, earning just a 58.1 overall grade while surrendering 22 sacks, the fourth-most among tackles during that span.

And Pittsburgh has already sent some clear signals about its confidence in him, after declining his fifth-year option and selecting Max Iheanachor in the first round.

His preseason struggles have been even more concerning because he’s continued playing deep into games alongside Pittsburgh’s backups.

There is still a path to the roster. Offensive line depth is valuable, and Iheanachor’s injury has limited his availability.

But with the deadline approaching, a trade or release wouldn’t be a major surprise ❌

Could Joey Porter Jr. soon get the deal he's looking for?

Steelers rumors: Pittsburgh insider thinks $18 million DK Metcalf move paves way for Joey Porter Jr. contract With DK Metcalf recently having his contract restructured, could Joey Porter Jr. be in line to get a new deal?

DK Metcalf's contract has been adjusted for the Steelers, as they converted a massive portion of his 2026 base salary into an immediate signing bonus, giving the front office the necessary breathing room to manage the roster and potentially lock down extensions. 🌟✨

One roster decision could reveal whether Pittsburgh is chasing Rodgers’ finale or protecting its future.

Steelers' most agonizing roster decision looming on 2026 cutdown day The Steelers face a brutal cutdown dilemma as four quarterbacks threaten to squeeze proven contributors from the 2026 roster.

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