When the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Will Howard in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, they were bringing in a player they felt could become a long-term starter. However, they were not picking a player to play this season.

In addition to drafting Howard, the Steelers also signed future Hall of Fame signal caller Aaron Rodgers in free agency. Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson were also both brought in this offseason.

Howard was never going to see the field this season. In fact, that wasn't a role that Pittsburgh wanted him to have.

Bringing in a young quarterback behind Rodgers is a wise decision. Howard will have a chance to learn behind one of the best quarterbacks to ever play the game.

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