Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post Post reported that the Steelers will put quarterback Will Howard in an injured reserve game.
The sixth round pick will miss the IR for at least the first four weeks of the season.
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Howard broke his right pinky finger during his August 5 exercise.
Skylar Thompson will be second for Aaron Rodgers in Howard's absence with Mason Rudolph, and will be the team's third quarterback.