Howard Shines at Steelers Minicamp

0:00It's April 21st, I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News Today, your AI-powered football briefing. Will Howard is turning heads as Steelers Mini Camp with Aaron Rodgers absent from the roster and facility. The young quarterback has seized his reps over the first couple days, showing sharp improvement alongside Mason Rudolph. Head coach Mike McCarthy gave Howard high marks to reporters, highlighting his top-notch conditioning from off-season work since January. McCarthy noted both quarterbacks look stronger on day two than day one, especially in new footwork drills, and praised Howard's smooth movement, skills. Fans and coaches see this as a big chance for Howard, who missed key practice and pre-season time last year, due to injury. He's building trust with the new staff right away, proving he belongs in the NFL mix. With Mini Camp wrapping on April 22nd and OTA starting May 18th, Howard's window with starters is short, if Rodgers returns soon for. The season, Rudolph's splitting reps means no long audition, but Howard's not wasting

1:02it. Keep watching Howard's progress through off-season workouts, this could set him up solid for a red-shirt-style rookie year, pointing a stock straight upward.