Overview

• Howard broke a bone in his throwing-hand pinky during camp and, under IR rules, cannot practice or play until at least Week 5.
• The move followed the club keeping Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Skylar Thompson and Howard on the initial roster to maintain flexibility.
• Rookie cornerback Donte Kent also goes to short-term IR after not appearing in the preseason.
• The Steelers are filling the two active-roster openings by bringing back safety Chuck Clark and adding offensive lineman Max Scharping.
• Thompson remains on the 53 after a strong preseason (73.2% completions, 498 yards), and some reports suggest his status could influence potential trade decisions.