Overview
- Reports on Saturday said team sources told the Pittsburgh Post‑Gazette the decision to keep Will Howard and Drew Allar on the 53‑man roster was made before the Steelers’ 17-0 preseason loss to the Jets.
- Keeping Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Howard and Allar would create a rare four‑quarterback roster and require the team to cut players at other spots, with offensive linemen and safeties named as likely areas to lose depth.
- Both young quarterbacks struggled in that preseason game, with Howard throwing two interceptions and Allar taking three sacks, but the team appears committed to their long‑term development despite the poor outing.
- Mason Rudolph’s role is now uncertain because the Steelers could keep him as the active veteran backup or try to trade him before the cutdown if they are comfortable with the youth options.
- The roster plan reflects waiver and practice‑squad realities — team sources say Howard and Allar likely would not clear waivers — and the preseason finale and late‑August cutdown will be the next moments to watch for final moves.