This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/steelers as Will Howard's Injury Opens Door for New Steelers QB. PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers were hit with tough injury news, losing rookie quarterback Will Howard for what will likely be the entire preseason after fracturing a small bone in his throwing hand.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard suffered a hand injury in practice on Tuesday and it's likely to keep him out for the entire preseason. Here's the latest details on the Ohio State product's injury.

Steelers fans took to social media in droves after rookie QB Will Howard suffered a hand injury that will sideline him for the entire preseason.