{"id":102243,"date":"2025-10-03T09:15:52","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T09:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=102243"},"modified":"2025-10-03T09:15:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T09:15:52","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8-breaking-update-steelers-just-got-a-promising-report-on-their-standout-rookie-quarterback-hes-in-great-shape-sparking-huge-optimism-in-pitt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=102243","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8 BREAKING UPDATE: Steelers just got a promising report on their standout rookie quarterback \u2014 \u201cHe\u2019s in great shape\u201d \u2014 sparking huge optimism in Pittsburgh about the team\u2019s future under center"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<nav aria-label=\"articleLabel\">\n<ol id=\"articleLabel__list\"><\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\">\n<article id=\"arc-AXNZZSFZIVHABK3LVRHPLZH2CY\" data-type=\"article\">\n<div>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<div><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pennlive.com\/resizer\/v2\/GFRXUNWVH5DENNOXW2W6CDXPTU.jpg?auth=aca2892a6a1f4d9968ecc2dc655093da8076515938002c63fdcba63c8a3e861a&amp;width=500&amp;smart=true&amp;quality=90 500w\" media=\"(max-width: 500px)\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pennlive.com\/resizer\/v2\/GFRXUNWVH5DENNOXW2W6CDXPTU.jpg?auth=aca2892a6a1f4d9968ecc2dc655093da8076515938002c63fdcba63c8a3e861a&amp;width=800&amp;smart=true&amp;quality=90 800w\" media=\"(max-width: 800px)\" sizes=\"80vw\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pennlive.com\/resizer\/v2\/GFRXUNWVH5DENNOXW2W6CDXPTU.jpg?auth=aca2892a6a1f4d9968ecc2dc655093da8076515938002c63fdcba63c8a3e861a&amp;width=1280&amp;smart=true&amp;quality=90 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, (max-width: 800px) 80vw, 60vw\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pennlive.com\/resizer\/v2\/GFRXUNWVH5DENNOXW2W6CDXPTU.jpg?auth=aca2892a6a1f4d9968ecc2dc655093da8076515938002c63fdcba63c8a3e861a&amp;width=1280&amp;smart=true&amp;quality=90\" alt=\"Steelers get promising update on standout rookie quarterback: \u2018He\u2019s in great shape\u2019\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard (18) during pregame vs. Seattle Seahawks. Kylee Surike | Special to PennLiveKylee Surike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p id=\"B2ULGQ24FBCNTANLWZO2JCQGLI\"><b>PITTSBURGH &#8212; <\/b>The Pittsburgh Steelers could bring quarterback Will Howard off injured reserve after missing the first four games with a broken bone in his throwing hand he suffered in training camp.<\/p>\n<p id=\"UTJYZK5EE5BWJGADL6VEYTEVFY\">The injury occurred on a freak snap exchange during an August practice, causing Howard to miss the entire preseason and the first four weeks of the season.<\/p>\n<p id=\"KOR6RT5J5JAKTEY5Y4Y4JA46K4\">However, with Skylar Thompson on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, it could be Howard\u2019s time to return as the third quarterback.<\/p>\n<p id=\"RFD4BA4LIBHXHI5BCTCFDFMMVU\">Quarterbacks coach Tom Arth says that if Howard is slated to return, he looks great, and is ready to come back at a moment\u2019s notice.<\/p>\n<p id=\"Y2ITHMFYMBBWDLTQRVQZXOK65Y\">\u201cWill [Howard] has handled the injury as a professional, just as we would expect him to. Really appreciative of our athletic training staff, our strength and conditioning staff. They\u2019ve done a fantastic job working with Will,\u201d Arth said. \u201cI think he\u2019s in great shape right now. He\u2019s been in as good a shape as he\u2019s been since he\u2019s been a Pittsburgh Steeler.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"GUJWWPER5BBETHXDTKZZIHOERA\">Howard, a former Ohio State star and Pennsylvania native, is in his first season with the Steelers after being drafted by Pittsburgh in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n<p id=\"JTS5NHOAC5FNJOFCARXM45SR7A\">He impressed in his limited time at training camp before the injury, and was on track to win the QB3 job. However, zero in-game reps for Howard is a splash of cold water on any thoughts about Howard.<\/p>\n<section data-gaid=\":Rdoaq6:\">\n<ul data-testid=\"list\">\n<li>Steelers star safety torches NFL after being fined: \u2018Count your (expletive) days\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Cleveland Browns lose two wide receivers just before Pittsburgh Steelers game<\/li>\n<li>Pittsburgh Steelers get major injury update on star running back<\/li>\n<li>Vikings admit Steelers\u2019 offensive game plan frustrated them: \u2018He is as advertised\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Four options for the Pittsburgh Steelers at wide receiver after key injury<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Pittsburgh Steelers Beat Writer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. 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