Quarterback Showdown: Who Will Back Up Rodgers?

The Pittsburgh Steelers have just added Drew Allar, a third‑round pick, to their team. He signed a four‑year contract and will be on the 53‑man roster for Week 1 against Atlanta. This move clears a spot for Allar, leaving only one backup position open. Now the team has three quarterbacks to consider: Will Howard, Mason Rudolph, and Allar. The starter is Aaron Rodgers, who will return for his 22nd season. Allar’s role as third string is set, so the competition is between Howard and Rudolph for the second spot.

Howard has proven himself in tough situations. He overcame injuries during his rookie year and looked stronger at minicamp. He deserves a chance to be Rodgers’ backup, but he may still need improvement. Rudolph is 31 and has started 19 games in his career. He has never been a true starter, but he can serve as a reliable backup if needed. The camp will test both quarterbacks. Each day is important, and their performance will decide who earns the backup job. If Howard shows steady progress, he could win the position. If not, he may have to look elsewhere when the season starts.

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