Overview
- The Steelers officially moved Howard from injured reserve to the 53-man roster this week, and he will dress for Week 11 against the Bengals.
- A hand injury kept the sixth-round pick out of the preseason and the first 10 weeks, with his 21-day practice window opening on October 22 leading to the activation decision.
- Howard is the designated QB3 and is unlikely to play unless multiple injuries occur, with Aaron Rodgers starting and Mason Rudolph backing up.
- The rookie called the move a blessing and said it is about growth, emphasizing that he treats practice days as his game days.
- Howard said he keeps a Word document of Rodgers’ tips to learn the details of the position, and Jon Gruden told 93.7 The Fan he believes Howard could eventually become a starter.