{
  "id": 3879030,
  "title": "Steelers QB Will Howard evaluated for unknown injury",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/steelers-qb-will-howard-evaluated-for-unknown-injury",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T03:23:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/steelers-qb-howard-evaluated-unknown-032307891.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Following the Steelers' preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills, it has been reported that starting quarterback Will Howard is currently being evaluated for an undisclosed injury sustained during the second half of the game. Howard is competing with rookie Drew Allar for the team's third-string quarterback position, a spot that could potentially become the starting role in the upcoming season. The 28-year-old has been under medical scrutiny since reporting his condition following the match. The Steelers have previously indicated that they would consider keeping an injured backup quarterback on injured reserve to maintain roster flexibility. The recent injury to Howard may expedite this decision.",
  "summary": "According to reports, Steelers quarterback Will Howard was being evaluated for an unknown injury after Thursday's preseason game.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}