Will Howard: Everything you need to know

Howard (coach's decision) is inactive and will serve as Pittsburgh's emergency third quarterback for Monday's AFC wild-card game versus Houston, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports. This is a familiar role for Howard, as he's been Pittsburgh's emergency QB every week since coming off IR in mid-November. Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph will continue to serve as the Steelers' QB1 and QB2, respectively, while Howard will be eligible to enter Monday's game only if both quarterbacks ahead of him have to exit due to injury, illness or ejection.

Howard (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Steelers' emergency third quarterback against the Ravens on Sunday. As the emergency third quarterback, Howard is prohibited from playing Sunday unless both Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph were to leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Howard (coach's decision) is inactive and will serve as the Steelers' emergency third quarterback Sunday against the Browns. Howard remains the safety blanket as both Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph are healthy and active for Sunday's game. The only way Howard would be allowed to enter Sunday's contest is if both quarterbacks on the active roster exit due to injury, illness or ejection.