Patriots Seek Third QB: Local, Baylor, Arkansas Prospects in Sight

0:00It's March 31st. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. Pittsburgh Steelers wrapping up the NFL owner's meetings in Arizona and their hunting for starting quarterback. Word is, they're probably re-sign Aaron Rogers, who's been chatting nonstop with head coach Mike McCarthy. That sets up their quarterback room in 2026, looking a lot like last year's setup in 2025. But some fans are rooting hard for second year guy Will Howard to step up instead. The Steelers grabbed him in the sixth round of the 2025 draft, and now he's gearing up for a big season, likely battling for the back up. Spot next to Mason Rudolph, or maybe a new draft pick. McCarthy's got a specific profile in mind for his starter, and he says Howard's got all the tools and traits to fit right in. At the meetings, he's straight up admitted seeing a starting gig in Howard's future, just needs a few tweaks to get there. Unlike last season, when a barely talked about Howard's issues or path forward, the Steelers

1:01are now all in on developing him. McCarthy even thinks Howard slipped too far in that 2025 draft. He sees real starter potential there. This shift has everyone watching close as training camp nears, wondering if Howard turns the page, or if Rodgers locks it down for Pittsburgh.