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Steelers Kick Off 2026 Camp, Name Howard No.2 QB

7/28/2026

Summary

Story summary

Pittsburgh Steelers opened 2026 training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe on July 28, 2026.
Coach Mike McCarthy projects Will Howard will win the No. 2 quarterback spot behind Aaron Rodgers, Eli Heidenreich will be RB3, and Kaleb Johnson to start on the practice squad.
Cornerbacks Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey, plus kicker Chris Boswell, punter Cameron Johnston and Christian Kuntz are to make the roster while Broderick Jones likely begins on Reserve/PUP.

History

Historical Context

In 1974 the Pittsburgh Steelers, under coach Chuck Noll, turned a 42-year losing stretch into a 10-3-1 season and a 16-6 Super Bowl IX victory—the franchise’s first title. That breakthrough stemmed from Noll’s draft of Hall-of-Famers like Terry Bradshaw, Joe Greene and Franco Harris and from holding training camp at St. Vincent College, a tradition the team still honors.

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Story summary

Pittsburgh Steelers opened 2026 training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe on July 28, 2026.
Coach Mike McCarthy projects Will Howard will win the No. 2 quarterback spot behind Aaron Rodgers, Eli Heidenreich will be RB3, and Kaleb Johnson to start on the practice squad.
Cornerbacks Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey, plus kicker Chris Boswell, punter Cameron Johnston and Christian Kuntz are to make the roster while Broderick Jones likely begins on Reserve/PUP.

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