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sports1 month ago

Steelers Bet on Four QBs for the Long Haul

Pittsburgh kept four true quarterbacks on its 53-man roster—Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard and Drew Allar—an unusual setup the team intends to carry through the season, according to GM Omar Khan. While the move is feasible in the short term, injuries and roster churn will test it over 18 weeks; historical examples (Jets 2020, Dolphins 2018, Redskins/Raiders/Jets 2013) show four QBs rarely survive an entire season. Pittsburgh is currently healthy aside from DeShon Elliott’s IR stint, but that could complicate the plan when he returns.

via Steelers Depot|
#drew-allar#four-quarterbacks#nfl-roster
sports1 month ago

Steelers keep four QBs; Howard slides to QB3 on gameday

The Steelers plan to carry four quarterbacks on their 2026 roster, with Will Howard as the Week 1 gameday emergency QB3 and Drew Allar inactive. Dulac confirms Howard earns the QB3 nod due to greater consistency and more NFL experience under Tom Arth and Aaron Rodgers, despite Allar having a bigger preseason yardage total—largely from three plays. The approach preserves depth for injury scenarios, with potential changes possible in 2027 if Rodgers or Rudolph remain healthy or injuries force a different decision.

via Steelers Depot|
#drew-allar#nfl#quarterback
sports1 month ago

Steelers Bet on Four-Quarterback Stability, Khan Says

The Pittsburgh Steelers will carry four quarterbacks this season—the veterans Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph, plus young backups Will Howard and Drew Allar—marking the first four-QB roster since 1999. GM Omar Khan said he loves the room and the mix, praising the potential of Howard and Allar after strong showings in camp. Howard is in concussion protocol but expected to be cleared for the Sept. 13 opener versus Atlanta, and Allar is seen as part of the future; both are likely to start the season as weekly inactives, with Howard expected to be the emergency third quarterback. Keeping four QBs creates roster-management challenges but the team isn’t considering dropping to three unless injuries force a change.

via Steelers Depot|
#drew-allar#nfl#quarterbacks
sports1 month ago

Harrison Predicts Steelers Won’t Draft a QB Anytime Soon

The Steelers' 53-man roster includes four quarterbacks (Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, Drew Allar, and Aaron Rodgers), and James Harrison argues the team won’t draft another QB for at least a year or two to evaluate the young signal-callers. While that stance emphasizes patience, Howard’s late-round status and Allar’s Day-2 selection mean Pittsburgh shouldn’t rule out future QB investments, since neither rookie is proven or likely ready to be a long-term starter and a top quarterback prospect next year could change the plan.

via Steelers Depot|
#drew-allar#james-harrison#nfl
Steelers Lock in Four-QB Depth for the Season
sports1 month ago

Steelers Lock in Four-QB Depth for the Season

The Steelers finalized their 53-man roster with four quarterbacks on the depth chart: Aaron Rodgers as the starter, Mason Rudolph as the backup, and Will Howard and Drew Allar as the QB3/QB4. Neither young passer will be active on game day, with Howard serving as the emergency quarterback. Rudolph provides veteran insurance this season with a path to potential starting duties next year, while Pittsburgh plans to keep drafting quarterbacks in the future to find their next franchise QB and continues to develop Howard and Allar under the current framework.

via Sports Illustrated|
#depth-chart#drew-allar#quarterback
sports1 month ago

Steelers Roll Four QBs on 53-Man Roster, Signaling a Dual-Path Plan

The Steelers, per Adam Schefter, kept four quarterbacks—Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar—on their initial 53-man roster. Rodgers and Allar are locks; Rudolph provides veteran backup, and Howard serves as a developmental/bridge option. Last year they briefly carried four but moved Howard to IR, and Pittsburgh appears to preserve the four for now to balance contending now with developing the future. Rudolph is likely the primary backup, with Howard and Allar inactive on most game days unless injuries force changes, preserving roster flexibility as the season unfolds.

via Steelers Depot|
#53-man-roster#drew-allar#nfl
Mendoza Emerges as Raiders’ Week 1 Contender in a Preseason QB Fallout
sports1 month ago

Mendoza Emerges as Raiders’ Week 1 Contender in a Preseason QB Fallout

In this NFL quarterback notebook, the author argues Fernando Mendoza should start for the Raiders, praising his advanced reads, poise, and willingness to push beyond the scheme in a challenging preseason; Mendoza’s footwork quirks are noted but his mental acuity and live reps make him ready for NFL action. The piece also weighs Rams backup QB options, favoring Stetson Bennett for a steadier floor and Ty Simpson for upside, and cautions against overreacting to Drew Allar’s hype. It ends with quick takes on several QBs across the league, including a provocative Falcons scenario for Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., Jordan Love’s MVP odds, Geno Smith’s clean pocket, Anthony Richardson’s development, and Joe Milton as an intriguing preseason watch.

via FOX Sports|
#drew-allar#fernando-mendoza#nfl-preseason
Steelers Bet on Two QB Prospects Ahead of Cutdown as Rodgers Near Retirement
nfl1 month ago

Steelers Bet on Two QB Prospects Ahead of Cutdown as Rodgers Near Retirement

Despite Friday’s preseason loss to the Jets, the Steelers reportedly plan to keep both Drew Allar and Will Howard on the roster past the 53-man deadline, hoping two young quarterbacks give them a better shot to find the next starter behind Aaron Rodgers. Rudolph’s future could hinge on a potential trade, with free agency looming in 2027, as the organization weighs keeping two backups behind Rodgers this season.

via Bleacher Report|
#drew-allar#mason-rudolph#nfl
Steelers roll with two young QBs on 53-man roster: Howard and Allar
sports1 month ago

Steelers roll with two young QBs on 53-man roster: Howard and Allar

Per Gerry Dulac, the Steelers plan to keep Will Howard and Drew Allar on the 53-man roster, likely carrying four quarterbacks; this comes after a 17-0 preseason loss to the Jets in which Howard went 10-of-15 for 74 yards with two INTs and Allar went 11-of-23 for 110 yards with three sacks. Mason Rudolph remains the veteran backup behind a 42-year-old starter, raising questions about quarterback depth.

via NBC Sports|
#drew-allar#nfl#quarterback
Steelers lock in Howard and Allar for 53-man roster after preseason shutout
sports1 month ago

Steelers lock in Howard and Allar for 53-man roster after preseason shutout

Despite Friday night’s 17-0 preseason loss to the Jets, the Steelers have already decided Will Howard and Drew Allar will be on the 53-man roster, with final cuts due after the Buffalo finale. Howard threw two late interceptions and Allar went 11 of 23 for 110 yards with three sacks, but both QB prospects have shown enough to earn spots ahead of Mason Rudolph as the seasoned backup.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|
#drew-allar#jets#preseason
Howard's Two Interceptions Jeopardize Steelers' QB Depth
sports1 month ago

Howard's Two Interceptions Jeopardize Steelers' QB Depth

In Friday's 17-0 preseason loss to the Jets, Will Howard went 10-of-15 for 74 yards before throwing two interceptions, putting his roster spot in jeopardy as rookie Drew Allar showed in relief. With four quarterbacks on the roster, Pittsburgh could keep all four or attempt to sneak Howard through waivers to the practice squad; alternatively, they could release Mason Rudolph (who would clear waivers) and re-sign him to the practice squad to serve as the No. 2 behind Aaron Rodgers.

via NBC Sports|
#drew-allar#mason-rudolph#nfl-preseason
sports1 month ago

Howard and Allar Look to Elevate Steelers in Second Preseason Test

The piece analyzes what to watch from Steelers QBs Will Howard and Drew Allar in their second preseason game vs. the Jets, with Howard starting and Allar finishing. Key points: Howard should build on his strong two-minute drill with a fast start, better pocket discipline, and improved progression reads, including avoiding unnecessary sacks; Allar should display more downfield Throws and bigger-implied throws to prove he can drive the offense as a potential No. 2 quarterback, while continuing to refine footwork and consistency. The goal is to assess their readiness and upside through extended reps and game-like situations.

via Steelers Depot|
#drew-allar#nfl-preseason#pittsburgh-steelers