"To start the 2025 season, Steelers rookie QB Will Howard will be on the injured reserve. That's because the 23-year-old suffered a fractured pinkie during a practice in early August. Last season, Howard was the starting QB for the National Champion Ohio State Buckeyes. This weekend, Howard is in Columbus, Ohio, to watch the Buckeyes face the Texas Longhorns. On Friday, Howard appeared on ESPN's Pat McAfee Show and discussed his current status."
"In the sixth round of the 2025 NFL draft, the Steelers selected Will Howard out of Ohio State. The rookie QB is well aware of his place on Pittsburgh's roster this season. Aaron Rodgers is the undisputed starter, and Mason Rudolph is the backup. Speaking with the Pat McAfee Show on Friday, Will Howard called 2025 a developmental year. Additionally, Howard told McAfee that he felt he was having a strong camp with the Steelers before his injury happened."
"Will Howard on McAfee on moving past injury and being on IR: It killed me I couldn't be out there for the preseason. I felt like I was having a really good fall camp and wanted to carry that into the preseason and show Steelers Nation what I was capable of. But you gotta trust Steelers Depot 7 (@Steelersdepot) August 29, 2025"
Will Howard will start the 2025 season on injured reserve after fracturing the pinkie on his throwing hand during an early-August practice. The injury forced him to miss the entire preseason and valuable reps. Howard was Ohio State's starting quarterback last season and was selected by Pittsburgh in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL draft. He accepts a developmental role behind starter Aaron Rodgers and backup Mason Rudolph. Howard felt he was having a strong camp prior to the injury and has reported that he has resumed throwing this week as he recovers.
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