Steelers quarterback who is taking full advantage of Will Howard’s injury anchors group of winners from 2025 training camp
These are your biggest winners from training camp.
The Steelers made it through one of the most demanding camps in all of the league relatively unscathed.
But there was one player, who had built a lot of hype and anticipation heading into the preseason, who has yet to play: QB Will Howard.
The player getting his reps in his absence is one of our winners from training camp…
Winner(s) No.1: UDFA WRs
For all of camp, the UDFA WR that was kicking you know what and taking names was Roc Taylor. He developed a rapport with Will Howard, and while he didn’t have the biggest Week 1 preseason game, his fellow rookie UDFA WRs did.
Max Hurleman stole the show in the first half, and he was a major factor in various team periods throughout camp. Ke’Shawn Williams wasn’t as consistent in Latrobe, but when the team went south to Jacksonville for an in-stadium venture, he shone where it mattered most.
As Calvin Austin III continues to miss time, one of these three helps their chances to make the final 53 with each passing day.
Winner No.2: Jalen Ramsey
Jalen Ramsey joined the Steelers in a trade that some saw coming, but few believed would include Minkah Fitzpatrick. Tasked with managing a lot of new and moving parts in the secondary, Ramsey has lived up to the hype, while simultaneously setting expectations.
He’s played slot corner, or nickel, outside corner, and safety, and he’s done remarkably well at all three positions in camp.
While I don’t see him being a big part of the preseason, he will likely be out there on Thursday, when the Steelers welcome the Bucs to town for a joint practice ahead of Saturday’s game. I’m sure Ramsey will be excited for Thursday’s scrimmage.
QB Skylar Thompson
The quarterback who received the majority of the reps in Week 1 of the preseason, Thompson, was absolutely lights out. Throwing for over 230 yards and three touchdowns while completing nearly 72 percent of his passes is undeniable, even if it’s preseason.
Thompson still has his work cut out for him, as Howard was tearing up camp before his hand injury, but if he’s going to throw the ball like that, it’s going to be hard for the Steelers not to consider carrying four quarterbacks onto their roster come September.
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