PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are waiting on Aaron Rodgers and while they're hopeful he decides to return and be their quarterback in 2026, they aren't positive, and until they get an answer, they're not planning as if he'll be here. If he doesn't return, Will Howard is the favorite to be the Steelers' starter this season . The second-year QB out of Ohio State has the support of the coaching staff and roster and understands the opportunity that's in front of him. Speaking on Cam Heyward's podcast 'Not Just Football,' Howard embraced the challenge in front of him, making it known to the fans that he's "ready" to be the guy in Pittsburgh. "Hey, I'm here, man. I don't know what Aaron's going to do. If he wants to come back, I'd be more than happy to, you know, spend another year learning. But if he doesn't I'm ready," Howard said. The fans then errupted in "QB1" chants. Will Howard on being the Steelers starting quarterback: “Hey, I'm here, man. I don't know what Aaron's going to do.…