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ArticleWill Howard ready to make the most of long-awaited NFL debut
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The former sixth-round pick out of Ohio State didn't play at all in 2025 – preseason or regular season – due to a hand injury he suffered in training camp... For Howard, this isn't just the first time he'll take the field in an NFL game, it's also a job interview – something he's very aware of.
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Will Howard makes NFL debut after 19-month injury layoff; views preseason as job interview.

Second-year QB making long-awaited NFL debut in Thursday's preseason opener after missing all of 2025 with a hand injury suffered in training camp. Howard, a sixth-round pick out of Ohio State, hasn't played since January 2024 (19-month gap). He views the preseason game as a job interview opportunity and expressed high motivation: 'I'm so fired up' and 'I can't wait for the game.' Howard emphasized the importance of live game reps and stated 'to me it is' real football, signaling his awareness that preseason performance could determine his roster standing.

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