Overview

• The sixth-round quarterback fractured the pinkie on his throwing hand during an under-center snap early in camp, with X-rays confirming the break.
• Howard said team doctors told him they had not seen that specific type of hand injury before.
• Placed on injured reserve, he will miss at least the first four regular-season games.
• The setback cost him all preseason reps, a significant loss given Aaron Rodgers was not scheduled to play in the exhibition games.
• Howard is staying engaged by studying game plans, completing weekly projects, making film cut-ups for Rodgers, and taking mental reps, while Skylar Thompson gains opportunities and insider Mark Kaboly questions Howard’s short‑term chances.