Pittsburgh Steelers' Will Howard Gets Honest About Possible Aaron Rodgers Signing

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The Pittsburgh Steelers currently have two quarterback options on their roster. Mason Rudolph is one of them, and sixth-round rookie Will Howard is the other. As they wait for Aaron Rodgers, the Steelers can only hope to land the future Hall of Famer.

At this point, it seems likely that Rodgers will join Pittsburgh when everything is said and done. He has been heavily connected to the team all offseason long and has both flown to visit the Steelers and held a private throwing session with star wide receiver DK Metcalf.

With the likelihood that Rodgers will sign in Pittsburgh, the other two quarterbacks can only wait and find out what their future has in store.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard — Will Howard #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes throws a pass in the first quarter against the Texas Longhorns during the Goodyear Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images

Howard recently spoke out about the possibility of Rodgers becoming his new teammate. He seems to love the idea.

During an appearance on the "Up & Adams Show," Howard talked about Rodgers and made it clear that he's a huge fan of the legendary signal caller.

"Idolizing, growing up," Howard said. "I don't know what's going to happen, who knows. That's all over my head, but I'd love to be in a room and learn from him."

Being given an opportunity to learn from one of the best quarterbacks to ever play the game would be a perfect scenario for Howard. The former Ohio State star isn't expected to start this season anyway. Sitting behind Rodgers for a year could help him prepare to play sooner.

As for the Steelers, a Rodgers signing would make them an immediate serious Super Bowl contender. Even though things didn't go well for the New York Jets as a team last season, the 41-year-old quarterback played good football.

Rodgers completed 63 percent of his pass attempts last year for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. Even if he simply replicated those numbers in 2025 for Pittsburgh, the Steelers would take a step forward at the position from last year.

Only time will tell what Rodgers chooses to do and what Howard can become in the future, but things are looking up for Pittsburgh. Most analysts and experts believe that Rodgers will sign with the Steelers, which would give Howard an even greater chance of finding success in the NFL by learning from one of the best.

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