Overview

• Will Howard, selected in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, has quickly impressed Steelers coaches with his work ethic and initiative, requesting the playbook immediately after being drafted.
• Head coach Mike Tomlin praised Howard’s leadership and resilience during Ohio State's playoff run, noting these qualities were key factors in drafting him.
• The Steelers are taking a cautious, long-term approach to Howard’s development, with plans to groom him as a potential future starter while he serves as a backup in 2025.
• Speculation continues over Aaron Rodgers's potential signing with Pittsburgh, with Poly Market odds suggesting an 81.6% likelihood of his arrival, which would likely make him the starting quarterback.
• Analysts have criticized the Steelers’ quarterback depth, with some calling it the weakest in the NFL, adding pressure on the organization to solidify its QB strategy.