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The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Wednesday the team has activated quarterback Will Howard off injured reserve.<\/p>\n
Barring injury, the\u00a0Pittsburgh Steelers\u00a0will have three quarterbacks, including rookie\u00a0Will Howard, on their active roster for the remainder of the 2025\u00a0NFL\u00a0season.<\/p>\n
The Steelers announced\u00a0Wednesday they activated Howard from injured reserve and placed him on the 53-man roster.<\/p>\n
November 12 was the final day the team would have been able to activate Howard. The quarterback began his 21-day practice window on October 21.<\/p>\n
Last week,\u00a0Howard fully practiced\u00a0ahead of the matchup versus the\u00a0Los Angeles Chargers. However,\u00a0the Steelers left him off\u00a0the active roster, still on IR.<\/p>\n
To create space for the rookie signal-caller, the Steelers waived running back\u00a0Trey Sermon\u00a0from the 53-man roster. Sermon has played in four games with Pittsburgh this season.<\/p>\n
Week 11 will be the first time Howard dresses for an NFL game. The rookie quarterback missed the entire exhibition slate and the first 10 weeks of the regular season because of a hand injury.<\/p>\n
Also on Wednesday, the Steelers officially announced signing cornerback\u00a0Asante Samuel Jr.\u00a0to their practice squad. On Tuesday,\u00a0ESPN\u2019s Jeremy Fowler\u00a0and other insiders reported\u00a0the team was adding Samuel\u00a0to their practice squad.<\/p>\n
In a corresponding move, the Steelers released safety\u00a0Darrick Forrest\u00a0off the practice squad.<\/p>\n
It would have been rather surprising if the Steelers allowed Howard\u2019s practice window to expire without activating the quarterback. But the team did wait until the last moment to do that, leaving open the possibility that Howard wouldn\u2019t return.<\/p>\n
His activation doesn\u2019t mean the rookie quarterback will play anytime soon.\u00a0Aaron Rodgers\u00a0has been healthy this season, and\u00a0Mason Rudolph\u00a0is firmly entrenched as the team\u2019s backup quarterback.<\/p>\n
But with his activation, Howard will continue to practice for the remainder of the 2025 campaign.<\/p>\n
Practice isn\u2019t the same as game experience. But the Steelers weren\u2019t able to get a look at Howard in the preseason because of his hand injury, which he sustained during training camp in early August. So, Howard will have to settle for practice repetitions for now.<\/p>\n
He should also continue to learn while watching Rodgers play. Depending on how the season ends and what happens next spring, Howard could be in a place to contend for more playing time during 2026.<\/p>\n
To add both Howard and Samuel, the Steelers parted with two veterans \u2014 one on offense and another on defense.<\/p>\n
Sermon, though, is likely a candidate to return to the team\u2019s practice squad if he clears waivers. The Steelers just signed the running back to the active roster prior to Week 10.<\/p>\n
In four games, Sermon played just one offensive snap for Pittsburgh. But he provided running back depth and helped return kickoffs.<\/p>\n
The Steelers added\u00a0Forrest at the end of October when starting safety\u00a0DeShon Elliott\u00a0landed on injured reserve. Although Elliott isn\u2019t coming back, the team also acquired\u00a0Kyle Dugger\u00a0from the\u00a0New England Patriots\u00a0at about the same time and moved cornerback\u00a0Jalen Ramsey\u00a0to safety.<\/p>\n
The team also brought back\u00a0undrafted rookie safety\u00a0Sebastian Castro\u00a0on Monday.<\/p>\n
With less of a need at safety, the Steelers moved on from Forrest to take a bit of a flier on Samuel.<\/p>\n
As the Seattle Seahawks prepare to face off against his former team, the Los Angeles Rams, Cooper Kupp is keeping his focus squarely on the game at hand, dismissing any notion of getting distracted by the buzz surrounding a potential tribute video. Kupp, who spent several iconic seasons with the Rams, has firmly set his sights on one goal: victory for Seattle.<\/p>\n
With his return to SoFi Stadium looming, rumors have swirled that the Rams may honor their Super Bowl MVP with a tribute video before the game. While some would be flattered by such recognition, Kupp is not one to rest on past accomplishments. His response to the tribute talk was straightforward and fierce: <\/p>\n
This no-nonsense attitude is a testament to Kupp\u2019s professional mindset and his commitment to the present. Despite his storied history with the Rams, where he earned multiple accolades, including the Super Bowl title and MVP honors, Kupp is focused on the here and now with the Seahawks. His journey has taken a dramatic turn after signing a lucrative contract with Seattle in March, and he\u2019s determined to make his mark in a new chapter of his career.<\/p>\n
Putting the Past Behind Him<\/strong><\/p>\n While Kupp expressed nothing but gratitude for his time with the Rams, he made it clear that his attention is on the future. \u201cI\u2019ll always respect the Rams for what we accomplished together, but now I\u2019m focused on Seattle. It\u2019s about what\u2019s next, not what\u2019s behind me,\u201d Kupp explained.<\/p>\n This shift in focus is crucial for the Seahawks, as they look to Kupp to help elevate their offense and push for playoff contention. After joining Seattle with high expectations, Kupp\u2019s performance will be under intense scrutiny. But if there\u2019s one thing that\u2019s certain, it\u2019s that he isn\u2019t letting anything sidetrack him \u2014 not even a potential tribute video from his former team.<\/p>\n The Rivalry Takes Center Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n For the Rams, the possibility of a tribute video is a way to honor a player who played a pivotal role in their championship run. However, as Kupp so clearly stated, this game is about more than sentiment. It\u2019s a battle on the field, and the focus must be on the outcome. The Seahawks are hungry for a win, and Kupp is more determined than ever to deliver for his new team.<\/p>\n A Message to His Critics<\/strong><\/p>\n Kupp\u2019s comments also serve as a reminder of his unwavering commitment to his craft. While the NFL world may be captivated by the narrative of his return to Los Angeles, Kupp\u2019s singular focus on winning speaks volumes about his competitive nature. He\u2019s not here to bask in past glory; he\u2019s here to lead the Seahawks to victory and prove that he\u2019s still one of the league\u2019s top wide receivers.<\/p>\n As the game approaches, all eyes will be on Kupp. The story of his return to the Rams will inevitably generate headlines, but Kupp is determined to make sure the headline at the end of the day reads: <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Getty The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Wednesday the team has activated quarterback Will Howard off injured reserve. Barring injury, the\u00a0Pittsburgh Steelers\u00a0will have three quarterbacks, including rookie\u00a0Will Howard, on their active roster for the…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4146,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4147","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hot-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t