The NFL preseason might not mean much to a lot of veterans such as quarterback Aaron Rodgers. But the 2026 exhibition campaign is going to mean a lot to other Pittsburgh Steelers players, including another signal-caller on the roster — Will Howard.
Hours before the team’s Thursday preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers, Fansided’s Still Curtain’s Ryan Pawloski named four players who face “make or break” preseasons. Howard made the list of four players.
“Fans will not like the idea of Will Howard potentially getting the axe after the preseason, but it could happen,” wrote Pawloski.
“Mason Rudolph is the reliable backup they want behind Aaron Rodgers, but Will Howard could change that tune. His time at training camp has left more to be desired, but he has more opportunity in front of him. A strong preseason could force his name back into the conversation.”
Howard will be one of the most watched Steelers players this preseason. He faces the pressure to emerge in a crowded quarterback room. But also, he will be making his NFL debut versus the Packers.
Last August, Howard missed the entire preseason with a hand injury. The second-year signal-caller then didn’t play in the 2025 regular season.
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