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Rookie quarterback Will Howard returned to Steelers practice on Wednesday, the team announced.
Howard, Pittsburgh’s sixth-round pick in 2025, was placed on injured reserve in August after missing the preseason with a hand injury. The team opened his 21-day practice window today, meaning he remains on IR but has three weeks to be activated. If not, he’ll remain on IR for the rest of the year.
After releasing practice squad quarterback Logan Woodside on Tuesday, Pittsburgh seems to be ready for Howard’s
return.
Howard passed for 4,010 yards, 35 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions in 2024 for Ohio State, leading the Buckeyes to a national championship.
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