Steelers Kept Mason Rudolph on Roster
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The Steelers also traded OT Broderick Jones and RB Kaleb Johnson in noteworthy moves en route to finalizing the 53-man regular-season roster.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have experienced “Quarterback Purgatory” since their 18-year franchise gunslinger Ben Roethlisberger retired after the 2021 season. After appearances by Mitchell Trubisky, Kenny Pickett,
Most of the attention on the Pittsburgh Steelers this preseason was directed toward their young quarterbacks. Aaron Rodgers is entering his final season, so Pittsburgh will need a new starter under center next year.
Mason Rudolph expressed envy over how Mike McCarthy develops young quarterbacks Will Howard and Drew Allar, taking an implicit jab at Mike Tomlin.
Mason Rudolph has been in the league since 2018, serving as a Steelers backup quarterback for the vast majority of his career.
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The Steelers coach said he saw all that he needed to from his veteran backup in the preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers.
Ben Roethlisberger suggested stashing Mason Rudolph on the practice squad, but contract rules and market value make the plan unrealistic.