Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Will Howard fractured a small bone in his hand during practice. No surgery is needed, but he'll miss at least three weeks, impacting his preseason development. Veteran Aaron Rodgers remains the projected Week 1 starter. The injury is a setback for Howard, a sixth-round draft pick from Ohio State, who impressed in college with strong passing statistics. Backup quarterbacks Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson may see increased playing time in Howard's absence.

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