The Morning After: Keeping four QBs is bad roster building

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitBraves-Dodgers takeawaysDillon Gabriel shinesNCAAF: Opening week's bestLLWS scores, scheduleStory byStory byThe Morning After: Keeping four QBs is bad roster building Aug 27, 2026; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard (18) looks to pass the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter at New Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Jarrett BaileyFri, August 28, 2026 at 2:47 PM UTC·6 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesSteelers have an obvious Will Howard decision after preseason finaleThe Pittsburgh Steelers should have an easy roster decision to make with Will Howard after his performance in the preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills.Still CurtainSteelers might opt to keep all four quarterbacks on the opening 53-man rosterWhen asked if all four quarterbacks had earned roster spots, Steelers coach Mike McCarthy said that would be “a very accurate evaluation.”Yahoo SportsUPDATE: Steelers QB Will Howard evaluated for head injuryAccording to reports, Steelers quarterback Will Howard was being evaluated for an unknown injury after Thursday's preseason game.Steelers WireAdvertisementAdvertisementSteelers Have Already Made Final Roster Decision on QB Will Howard: ReportThe Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac and other team insiders reported Thursday the Pittsburgh Steelers plan to keep Will Howard and the team's other three quarterbacks to begin the regular season. The post Steelers Have Already Made Final Roster Decision on QB Will Howard: Report appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYSteelers predicted to make surprising quarterback decision for 53-man rosterAs the NFL roster cutdown deadline looms, the Pittsburgh Steelers were predicted to make a surprising and important quarterback decision.Steelers WireSteelers QB Will Howard being evaluated for injurySteelers QB Will Howard suffered injury vs. Bills.SB NationSteelers’ roster plans for Will Howard, Drew Allar confirmed by Mike McCarthyThe Pittsburgh Steelers will have no shortage of quarterbacks for the 2026 NFL campaign.The Big LeadWhy the Steelers are secretly posturing to trade a quarterbackGeneral Manager Omar Khan may be using Pittsburgh's four-quarterback depth chart to build trade value for rookie Will Howard before final cuts.Steelers WireSteelers' most agonizing roster decision looming on 2026 cutdown dayThe Pittsburgh Steelers are trying to balance the urgency of Aaron Rodgers’ final season with the responsibility of building what comes next. That philosophy, though, is creating one particular roster dilemma. Pittsburgh’s projected 53-man roster is being squeezed by an unusual decision to retain four quarterbacks . The consequences could be felt […] The post Steelers' most agonizing roster decision looming on 2026 cutdown day appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsSteelers couldn't ask for a better final preseason test for their young QBsMike McCarthy puts the Pittsburgh Steelers' preseason finale in the hands of Will Howard and Drew Allar, with hopes they can improve upon the Jets debacle.Still CurtainSteelers QB named as trade candidate before final roster cutsPittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard has been linked as a potential trade candidate ahead of NFL cutdown day.Steelers WireMike McCarthy may have made the Steelers' toughest roster call even more painfulMike McCarthy likes what he sees from Will Howard and Drew Allar, but the Pittsburgh Steelers may not have room to keep four quarterbacks.Still Curtain5 takeaways from the Steelers’ 28-27 loss to the Buffalo BillsTakeaways, analysis, and overreactions from the Steelers’ preseason Week 3 loss.SB NationSteelers QB Will Howard Being Evaluated For Head Injury After Bills LossORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard is being evaluated for a head injury following a 28-27 preseason […] The post Steelers QB Will Howard Being Evaluated For Head Injury After Bills Loss appeared first on Steelers Now.Steelers NowSteelers news: Will Howard dealing with head injury after preseason finaleThe Pittsburgh Steelers lost by a hair to the Buffalo Bills, 28-27, at Highmark Stadium on Thursday in their final assginment in the preseason. Steve Buechele found Dante Pettis for the game-winning touchdown, much to the delight of the home crowd and the disappointment of the Steelers. The Steelers still had a chance to win , but Drew Allar’s pass […] The post Steelers news: Will Howard dealing with head injury after preseason finale appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsSteelers QB Being Evaluated for 'Head Injury' After Preseason LossWill Howard’s roster hopes face a sudden hurdle after a punishing preseason finale left the bubble quarterback undergoing medical testing following sacks and a potential concussion.Roundtable SportsSteelers news: What Mike McCarthy said about keeping 4 QBs on final rosterPittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy only has a few days left to decide on his 53-man roster for the upcoming season. McCarthy has difficult decisions to mak e ahead of the deadline on Sunday, but he has probably gotten used to it over the years. One of the biggest questions for him is what to do with his slew of quarterbacks. As of now, the […] The post Steelers news: What Mike McCarthy said about keeping 4 QBs on final roster appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsSteelers Could Lose Will Howard Without Giving Him a Chance, Charlie Batch WarnsThe Pittsburgh Steelers face a difficult decision with Will Howard as they prepare to finalize their quarterback room for the 2026 season. The sixth-round pick has shown flashes during the preseason, but his inconsistent performances have complicated his chances of becoming Aaron Rodgers’ backup. Former Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch believes Pittsburgh could lose Howard if […] The post Steelers Could Lose Will Howard Without Giving Him a Chance, Charlie Batch Warns appeared first on GridiroGridiron Heroics