Will Howard: Steelers' Quarterback Future?

0:00It's April 5th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Pittsburgh Steelers sitting in a quarterback void right now, with fans laser focused on whether 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers signs on. But the front office moves smart, locking in second-year guy Will Howard as their only quarterback under contract for 2027. He's no emergency backup. Scouts see him as a real piece for the future. Howard balled out his last year at Ohio State, hitting 73% of his passes, a school record and second best in the country. He ranked third nationally in passing efficiency too, showing he drove that offense, not just road elite receivers. Steelers faithful still dreaming big on Rodgers, but he's likely a one-year bridge at best. Post, Ben Raffisberger, the team's been hunting stability, and Howard's rookie deal gives them that long-term anchor without a franchise guy yet. What seals it is the scheme fit under Mike McCarthy's Texas Coast offense, quick reads, horizontal throws, and smart, hot-root decisions.

1:02Howard's film screams distributor, just like Dak Prescott in Dallas, handling pressure like a vet. Bottom line, if Rodgers doesn't lock in multi-year, or they skip a top draft pick, Howard's the front runner for 2027, could be the blueprint Steelers need to rebuild that black and gold dynasty.