Pittsburgh made a wild move, keeping **four quarterbacks** on their 53-man roster for the 2026-27 season, a decision that has fans and pundits buzzing. Aaron Rodgers, the obvious pick for QB1, is apparently totally stoked about the depth, even with a crowded room. This isn’t your average roster decision, and Rodgers himself is throwing his full support behind the strategy.
Pittsburgh’s Quarterback Quadruple Threat
The Steelers’ announcement confirmed Rodgers, veteran Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar will all hold spots. Rudolph, a 2018 NFL Draft pick who knows the system, wasn’t a huge shocker. But seeing both Allar and Howard make the cut? That’s the real eyebrow-raiser, especially when most teams roll with fewer signal-callers. Rodgers made it clear how he felt about it: “If the best 53 are going to make it, … I think those four are part of the best 53. So, I’m happy for all of those guys,” he told TribLIVE. It sounds like the team is truly committed to keeping the best talent available.
Young Guns Flash Serious Potential
Howard and Allar absolutely lit it up during preseason play, forcing the Steelers’ hand in a way only a select few teams have done this year. Howard, a second-year QB out of Kansas State and Ohio State, didn’t play a snap last season thanks to injuries. But he proved he’s back, helping the offense get rolling against the Packers in the preseason and dropping two touchdowns against the Bills. Allar, a third-round pick from the 2026 NFL Draft out of Penn State, put up 153 yards against the Packers, throwing two passing touchdowns and adding one rushing touchdown. He also delivered some solid drives against the Jets and Bills. These guys aren’t just taking up roster spots; they earned them.
Rodgers, at 42, is playing on a one-year deal, and whether he plays the whole season is still up in the air. But he’s totally on board with giving these younger guys every opportunity. He’s looking ahead, saying, “Looking to the future, those other three guys are going to have a chance when I’m gone.” He added, “With the growth you saw with Will, and obviously with Drew being drafted so high but also playing well in camp, I’m not surprised at all, and I’m excited about those guys’ future.” The future Hall of Famer sees what these young QBs can do, and he’s excited about the Steelers’ outlook.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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