Heyward Weighs in on Rudolph vs. Howard QB Battle

0:00It's April 22nd. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with the story. Pittsburgh Steelers' defensive tackle, Cam Hayward, is pumping the brakes on the hype around rookie Will Howard, reminding fans that veteran Mason. Rudolph brings real NFL experience to the quarterback room. Both guys are battling for that third-string spot behind expected starter Aaron Rodgers, who looks set to return next season for his 22nd, year in the league. Rudolph has locked 34 regular season games since 2018, including 19 starts and even a playoff appearance last year after, sparking three straight wins to get the team in. Howard, fresh off a national title at Ohio State, set out his entire rookie year with an injury, but Hayward saw him ball out in practice against the U. starters. Fans are buzzing with curiosity about Howard's upside, while some wonder of Rudolph has topped out without a full shot as a starter. Hayward, the longest tenured steeler entering his 16th season, stays locked in with seven

1:01pro-bolls, four all pro-nods, and the Walter Payton man, of the year award for his community work. The NFL draft hits Pittsburgh this year right outside of Creture Stadium, and Hayward's gearing up for a salute to service event, honoring 100. Local military members before round one, kicks off. Hayward's eyes stay on the prize, chasing a Super Bowl ring to cap his legacy while keeping the fire lit for more wins in the steel city.