The new Steelers head coach appears interested in the rookie.
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coaching search ended with the hiring of Pittsburgh native Mike McCarthy. McCarthy found success with both the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys, respectively, and sat out the 2025 season after his contract with the Cowboys expired following the 2024 campaign.
There are many aspects of the roster that the Steelers will need to figure out this offseason – none bigger than the quarterback position. Aaron Rodgers may retire, and even if he does want to keep playing, there is no guarantee it would be with the Steelers. Mason Rudolph and Will Howard are the other two quarterbacks on the roster.
Many seem enticed by Howard. The sixth-round pick didn’t see any in-game action last summer during the preseason due to a hand injury he suffered in training camp. However, according to team President Art Rooney II, McCarthy likes what the Steelers have in Howard.
“He likes Will Howard,” Rooney said via Bob Labriola. “[He] thinks Will has tremendous upside and is looking forward to working with him. Obviously feels like Mason can be a contributor. We’ll have to sit down and discuss where Aaron is, if he decides to come back, and whether that all makes sense. I think Mike was very comfortable with the quarterback room and the possibilities with the quarterback room.”
The 2026 league year begins on March 11, which is when the Steelers will be able to officially begin signing free agents and making trades. Perhaps a veteran will be acquired at the position to lead the team into the 2026 season. The Steelers could also make a move for a younger quarterback to have a competition during training camp.
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