State of the Steelers: Did Week 1 of Pads Change The Storyline?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are getting deeper into 2026 Training Camp, and some major storylines are beginning to take shape.

In this episode of State of the Steelers, we break down the latest news surrounding first-round pick Max Iheanachor after his injury scare, plus the growing excitement around rookie cornerback Daylen Everette, who is quickly becoming one of the biggest surprises of Steelers camp.

We also dive into the quarterback battle between Mason Rudolph and Will Howard. Reports coming out of training camp suggest Rudolph currently has the edge, while Howard has shown some inconsistency. With rookie Drew Allar also developing behind them, could Will Howard suddenly find himself fighting for more than just the QB2 job?

🏈 TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Max Iheanachor injury update• Mike McCarthy's assessment of Steelers Training Camp• Daylen Everette turning heads against DK Metcalf• Did the Steelers find a steal at cornerback?• Mason Rudolph vs. Will Howard for QB2• Concerns surrounding Will Howard's development• Drew Allar's place in the quarterback room• Could Pittsburgh keep four quarterbacks?• Early impressions of the Steelers' 2026 rookie class• What to watch during the preseason

The preseason is going to tell us a lot more about this quarterback competition, and Will Howard may have one of the biggest opportunities of his young career coming up.

What do you think, Steelers Nation?

Is Mason Rudolph clearly the QB2 right now? Are you concerned about Will Howard? And could Daylen Everette end up being one of the biggest steals of the 2026 NFL Draft?

Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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