New NFL Rumors on Drew Allar, Will Howard's Futures with Steelers After Loss to Jets
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Key Points:
- The Pittsburgh Steelers plan to keep two young quarterbacks, Drew Allar and Will Howard, on their roster despite a preseason shutout loss to the New York Jets and their inability to lead scoring drives in the game.
- The decision to retain Allar and Howard was made before the preseason loss and remains unchanged, while the status of backup quarterback Mason Rudolph for the upcoming season is still uncertain.
- Steelers coach Mike McCarthy chose not to play Rudolph in the preseason game, stating he had already seen what he needed from him the previous week.
- Howard, a 2025 sixth-round pick, and Allar, a 2026 third-round pick, both had challenging performances against the Jets, with Howard throwing two interceptions and Allar taking three sacks.
- With starter Aaron Rodgers planning to retire after the 2026 season, the Steelers aim to develop their young quarterbacks, and Rudolph, who will be a free agent in 2027, could be traded if the team feels confident in Howard or Allar as Rodgers' backup.
