Overview
- The Steelers were shut out 17-0, and on Friday Will Howard completed 10 of 15 passes for 74 yards while throwing two interceptions during about seven and a half minutes of play.
- Howard told reporters after the game that interceptions ‘come with the game’ and emphasized his ability to bounce back, framing the mistakes as part of the learning process.
- Drew Allar, Howard’s chief competitor for a developmental roster spot, also posted an uneven performance with a completion rate under half, keeping the backup fight unsettled.
- A local report has circulated that Pittsburgh could keep both young QBs on the 53-man roster and start the season with four quarterbacks, but that plan remains unconfirmed and would be an uncommon roster choice.
- The preseason finale and the approaching roster cut deadline will determine final decisions and could force the Steelers to weigh the roster cost of keeping two developmental QBs against depth needs at other positions.