Will Howard

Will Howard (hand) has been activated from IR and added to the Steelers' active roster.

Fantasy Impact

Howard was selected in the sixth round of this year's draft, but he has been on IR all season to this point due to a hand injury. The rookie QB initially returned to practice back on October 22. Howard could compete with veteran Mason Rudolph for the No. 2 QB role behind Aaron Rodgers.

Will Howard has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packera.

Fantasy Impact

Howard was designated to return from IR earlier this week. It is unclear if he will be activated for Sunday.

The Steelers designated Will Howard to return to practice.

Fantasy Impact

Howard opened the season on injured reserve. He will have 21 days to officially be activated.

The Steelers are expected to place QB Will Howard on injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact

Howard continues to work his way back from a hand injury. He will miss at least the first four weeks during the season.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Will Howard has received positive updates from hand specialists and they are starting to ramp him up shortly.

Fantasy Impact

Howard has been sidelined with a hand injury the past few weeks. He is expected to return to full team work at practice soon.