For a fifth straight year, the Pittsburgh Steelers will have to figure out a plan at quarterback for the upcoming season. It appears, however, that they already started to develop that plan under new coach Mike McCarthy, whose career has been synonymous with high-level quarterback play.
McCarthy was hired first and foremost because Steelers president Art Rooney II believes that he is capable of leading Pittsburgh to a championship. McCarthy’s track record at the quarterback position didn’t hurt, either.
“He is someone who has a longer track record than many of the other candidates, a winning track record,” Rooney recently told the team’s website. “He’s been a winner everywhere he’s been. Probably just as important for our purposes, the quarterbacks that he’s worked with have all been very successful. So he has a proven track record of developing top flight quarterbacks. Those are the things that maybe stick out the most.”
Specifically, Rooney said that McCarthy’s ability to develop the team’s next quarterback “certainly is important to us.” With that in mind, here’s a rundown of Pittsburgh’s possible quarterback options for 2026, starting with the most likely candidates.
Will Howard
Steelers fans who have been clamoring for Howard to get an opportunity may get their wish. McCarthy a fan of Howard and likes the fact that the Steelers have a young, promising quarterback on their roster.
“I’m really excited about Will Howard,” McCarthy said during his introductory press conference. “I think he’s someone that really came on there at Ohio State. I’m anxious to work with him.”
Howard, 24, was selected by the Steelers in the sixth round just months after he helped lead Ohio State to a national championship. He showed early promise during training camp, but his rookie season took a big hit after he fractured his hand during practice and was placed on injured reserve. The injury…
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