The Pittsburgh Steelers have a new-look quarterback room heading into the 2025 NFL season. With a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft, the Steelers selected reigning national-champion Ohio State quarterback Will Howard — adding him to a depth chart featuring veteran backups Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said upon his arrival at the team's practice facility that he was eager to mentor rookie Will Howard, whom the franchise selected in the sixth round of this year's NFL Draft. The free agent signee made good on that goal early in the duo's time together as teammates.