Steelers confirm four quarterbacks on 53-man roster ahead of season
The Pittsburgh Steelers finalized their 53-man roster on Aug. 30, retaining quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard and Drew Allar, and outlined each player's role for the upcoming season.
Pittsburgh finalized its 53-man roster on Aug. 30, confirming that all four quarterbacks expected to remain with the team—Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard and Drew Allar—made the cut. The decision places the quarterbacks on the depth chart for Week 1 of the regular season.
Coach Mike McCarthy said after the preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills, "I feel good about the quarterback room. I've been saying it for quite some time, and they've showed it on the field. We got two veterans that we can win with, and we got two young guys that we're excited about the future."
According to the team, Rudolph will serve as the primary backup to Rodgers, while Howard and Allar will occupy the third and fourth spots, respectively, with Howard likely dressing as the emergency quarterback on game days. The organization views Rudolph as a potential starter next season if his performance continues to improve, and sees Howard and Allar as developmental players.
McCarthy indicated the Steelers will continue to explore quarterback options in future drafts, emphasizing a strategy of maintaining depth while seeking a long-term franchise quarterback. The roster move aligns with the team's goal of keeping Rodgers competitive as they pursue a Super Bowl appearance.