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Steelers QB Battle Intensifies After Howard's Injury

8/11/2025

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Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Will Howard's future hangs in the balance after suffering a broken hand in preseason. With Mason Rudolph securing the QB2 spot, Skylar Thompson's standout performance against the Jaguars boosts his chances for QB3. As a sixth-round pick, Howard could find himself on the practice squad, but the competition is fierce.

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Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Will Howard's future hangs in the balance after suffering a broken hand in preseason. With Mason Rudolph securing the QB2 spot, Skylar Thompson's standout performance against the Jaguars boosts his chances for QB3. As a sixth-round pick, Howard could find himself on the practice squad, but the competition is fierce.