Steelers Announce Will Howard News Amid Rookie Season

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Nov 12, 2025 6:31 PM ET

The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up to face the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

It is the second meeting between the two teams. The first game saw 64 points scored, with the Bengals coming out on top 33-31.

This is Aaron Rodgers' first season in Pittsburgh, and he's already thrown for 1,853 yards, 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Mason Rudolph has been the backup so far this season, with rookie Will Howard out with an injury.

Howard suffered a broken pinky finger on his throwing hand while taking a snap in a practice during training camp.

The Steelers have since gone every game this season without an emergency third-string quarterback but things will change very soon.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard warms up.© Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

On Wednesday, the Steelers activated Howard ot the active roster from the Reserve/Injured List. The team announced the news while sharing other roster moves.

"We have activated QB Will Howard to the Active Roster from the Reserve/Injured List, signed CB Asante Samuel Jr. to the Practice Squad, waived RB Trey Sermon from the Active Roster & released DB Darrick Forrest from the Practice Squad," the Steelers said.

We have activated QB Will Howard to the Active Roster from the Reserve/Injured List, signed CB Asante Samuel Jr. to the Practice Squad, waived RB Trey Sermon from the Active Roster & released DB Darrick Forrest from the Practice Squad. @BordasLaw https://t.co/1Fxb4XYDnB
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) November 12, 2025

Howard was drafted in the sixth round of this past NFL draft by Pittsburgh.

He played his college football at Kansas State for four years before finishing out his career at Ohio State. There, he led the Buckeyes to a national championship victory.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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