{"id":833999,"date":"2026-03-26T01:27:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T01:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/833999\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T01:27:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T01:27:19","slug":"ben-roethlisberger-wants-steelers-qb-will-howard-to-get-chance-to-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/833999\/","title":{"rendered":"Ben Roethlisberger wants Steelers QB Will Howard to get chance to start"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">The Pittsburgh Steelers\u2019 quarterback situation is one that is under a microscope for the third consecutive offseason.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">After 2024 featured the additions of Russell Wilson and Justin Fields and the departure of Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh signed Aaron Rodgers to be its quarterback for the 2025 season. Rodgers threw 24 touchdowns to seven interceptions en route to leading the Steelers to the AFC North title, their first since 2020.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">While Rodgers initially noted that 2025 would likely be his last year, he left the door open for a return in 2026. However, he has yet to make a commitment for 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">In an appearance on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/0Q4rjm4PhuI?si=4HBJmmRMF-m6dpRX\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Deebo and Joe<\/a>, Ben Roethlisberger was asked about the quarterback situation, and noted that he would like to see Will Howard get a shot to start if Rodgers doesn\u2019t return.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">\u201cI\u2019m a big Will Howard fan,\u201d he said. \u201cI would love to give Will Howard a chance.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Rodgers himself went to bat on behalf of Howard in an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show earlier this month.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">\u201cI\u2019m a big Will Howard, not just fan as a human, but believer as a player,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.behindthesteelcurtain.com\/pittsburgh-steelers-news\/167413\/aaron-rodgers-sees-star-potential-in-steelers-qb-will-howard-pat-mcafee-show\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rodgers said<\/a>. \u201cAnd when his time comes, he\u2019s going to be more than capable of being, not just a consistent starter, but a guy who can stick in the league for a long, long time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Howard and Mason Rudolph are the only two quarterbacks on the Steelers\u2019 roster. He helped lead Ohio State to a National Championship in the 2024 season, throwing for over 4,000 yards and 35 touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Let us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Pittsburgh Steelers\u2019 quarterback situation is one that is under a microscope for the third consecutive offseason. 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