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Steelers Activate Rookie QB Will Howard, Waive Trey Sermon

11/12/2025

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The Pittsburgh Steelers activated rookie quarterback Will Howard from injured reserve to the 53-man roster alongside Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph.
Howard is a sixth-round pick who missed the preseason with a broken finger.
To make room for Howard, the Steelers waived Trey Sermon.
The Steelers signed cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to the practice squad.
Defensive back Darrick Forrest was released.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers activated rookie quarterback Will Howard from injured reserve to the 53-man roster alongside Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph.
Howard is a sixth-round pick who missed the preseason with a broken finger.
To make room for Howard, the Steelers waived Trey Sermon.
The Steelers signed cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to the practice squad.
Defensive back Darrick Forrest was released.