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Mark Madden urges Steelers to cut Will Howard, draft top-5 QB prospect
TL;DR
Mark Madden has called for the Pittsburgh Steelers to cut quarterback Will Howard and draft Penn State's Drew Allar in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Madden believes Allar has the potential to be an NFL starter, unlike Howard, whose ceiling he describes as an NFL backup.
Key points
- Mark Madden urges Steelers to cut Will Howard
- Madden recommends drafting Drew Allar from Penn State
- Allar is viewed as a potential NFL starter
- Howard's ceiling is considered an NFL backup
- Steelers have three third-round picks in the upcoming draft
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Will Howard fans won't be thrilled with Mark Madden's recent comments, as the ever-outspoken media personality called on the Pittsburgh Steelers to release the 2025 fifth-round quarterback and draft his replacement in this year's draft.
On Saturday, Madden urged the Steelers to target Penn State quarterback Drew Allar in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft and then cut ties with Will Howard.
"Howardās ceiling is NFL backup," Madden wrote. "Thatās why the Steelers should draft Penn Stateās Drew Allar with, say, one of their three third-round picks. Then cut Howard. Donāt waste his time. Allarās ceiling is NFL starter."
Madden went on to argue his case using a scouting report from NFL.com that Allar looks the part of being āassembled in a quarterback factory."
While Allar has terrific upside, many within the Steelers organization have expressed confidence in Howard in the uncertain quarterback situation they find themselves in.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers urged to cut Will Howard, select Drew Allar in 2026 NFL Draft
Q&A
Why does Mark Madden want the Steelers to cut Will Howard?
Mark Madden believes Will Howard's potential is limited to being an NFL backup and suggests the Steelers should draft a more promising quarterback.
Who is Drew Allar and why is he recommended for the Steelers?
Drew Allar is a quarterback from Penn State, recommended by Madden for his potential to be an NFL starter, contrasting with Howard's perceived limitations.
What round does Madden suggest the Steelers should draft Drew Allar?
Madden suggests the Steelers target Drew Allar in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
