Steelers signal confidence in Mason Rudolph, will start Will Howard vs Jets
The Steelers coach said he saw all that he needed to from his veteran backup in the preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have decided to give young quarterbacks Will Howard and Mason Rudolph an extended look this preseason, potentially signaling confidence in their abilities. On August 19, coach Mike McCarthy announced that Will Howard will start the Steelers' second preseason game against the New York Jets on Friday at Acrisure Stadium.
Drew Allar, a rookie, will then get more playing time later in the game. Mason Rudolph and Aaron Rodgers, the current starters, will not appear in the preseason contest. Coach McCarthy stated that he saw everything he needed to from Rudolph during the first preseason game, suggesting his confidence in the veteran quarterback. The decision to keep four quarterbacks on the roster is unusual, as most NFL teams typically keep three.
Howard and Allar both performed well in the preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers, with Howard completing seven of nine passes for 86 yards and leading a touchdown drive in the two-minute drill, while Allar contributed with three touchdowns and a 153-yard passing performance.
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