With Skylar Thompson’s performance in the first preseason game, the Steelers have some thinking to do regarding the quarterback position. Thanks to Will Howard’s injury, it’s not clear he will be ready for the start of the season. That’s not just a question of health, dealing with a broken pinky, but more importantly, preparedness.
If the Steelers are not comfortable with Howard dressing right away, but he doesn’t qualify for a stint on the Reserve/Injured List, then they have to consider a way to dress a third quarterback for games. Skylar Thompson has worked with the team all offseason, and is presumably their first choice.