Will Steelers' rookie QB Will Howard play in the preseason?

Despite suffering a broken finger, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has not ruled out Howard playing at some point in the preseason.

When will the Steelers play their first preseason game?

The Steelers will open their exhibition slate on Saturday, August 12 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Steelers' Rookie QB Fights to Play in Preseason Despite Broken Finger

Q: Who will be the Steelers' starting quarterback in the preseason?

With Howard's status uncertain, the quarterback duties will be split between Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson for the Steelers' upcoming preseason games.

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Rookie QB Will Howard suffered a broken finger, expected to miss preseason
Steelers coach Tomlin doesn't rule out Howard playing in preseason
Quarterback duties to be split between Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson

Steelers' Rookie QB Fights to Play in Preseason Despite Broken Finger

As of 2025-08-07T16:31:32+00:00, the Pittsburgh Steelers' preseason has been marked by uncertainty surrounding their rookie quarterback, Will Howard. Just last month, Howard suffered a broken finger, which was expected to keep him out for the entirety of the preseason and the rest of training camp, with a recovery timeline of "at least three weeks."

However, on Thursday, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin offered a glimmer of hope for Howard's potential preseason debut. Tomlin did not rule out the possibility of the Ohio State product seeing some exhibition work, leaving the door ajar for the Thursday, Aug. 21 preseason finale versus the Carolina Panthers.

With Howard's status still uncertain, the Steelers' quarterback duties will be split between Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson for the team's upcoming preseason games. The Steelers are set to open their exhibition slate on Saturday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, followed by a matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a week later.

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