Since Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement after the 2021 season, the Steelers have cycled through five starting quarterbacks, exploring options through the draft, trade, and free agency. They re-signed Mason Rudolph, drafted Will Howard, and have Skylar Thompson on the roster while showing interest in Aaron Rodgers as a potential bridge quarterback for 2025. Howard aspires to embody the gritty, blue-collar spirit of the Steelers, inspired by Roethlisberger, and is eager to prove himself as the franchise quarterback the team has long sought.
