Steelers With Most to Prove Against Jets

The Steelers host the New York Jets in their second preseason game, with quarterback play expected to be a major storyline. Will Howard and Drew Allar are set to split snaps, and their performances could influence the team’s regular-season depth chart. But Pittsburgh also has several other roster battles to watch as it evaluates players across both sides of the ball. The article highlights five names: Spencer Anderson, who can press claims at right guard or tackle; Kaleb Johnson, a former third-round pick now fighting for survival; Gabe Rubio, an interior defensive lineman whose stock has risen quickly; Doneiko Slaughter, taking on the primary slot corner role with injuries to Brandin Echols and Jalen Ramsey; and rookie returner/receiver Kaden Wetjen, who has faced criticism from coach Mike McCarthy but can make an impact against New York.