McCarthy says all four Steelers quarterbacks have earned spots
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Key Points:
- Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy expressed confidence in all four quarterbacks—Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar—earning roster spots, signaling a break from his usual practice of not keeping four QBs on the Week 1 roster.
- Young quarterbacks Howard and Allar were focal points in the preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills, with Howard throwing two touchdowns but also an interception and taking three sacks, while Allar completed 9 of 18 passes and led a late two-minute offense.
- Both Howard and Allar showed promise, with Allar highlighting the learning experience gained from game situations and mentorship from veterans Rodgers and Rudolph.
- Rodgers and several other key veterans did not travel to the game due to ongoing health management and rehab, following McCarthy’s approach to prioritize player recovery during preseason.
