NegativeDepth ChartSun, July 26, 2026
Rudolph trailing Howard in Steelers backup QB competition; final contract year looms.
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Mason Rudolph is competing with second-year QB Will Howard for the Steelers' backup QB job, but two Pittsburgh team insiders favor Howard to win the role. Rudolph is entering the final year of his contract with the Steelers and will become a free agent in 2027, adding uncertainty to his roster status.
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Veteran Mason Rudolph and second-year quarterback Will Howard will be competing for the No. 2 job behind Aaron Rodgers; Rudolph played a key role in Pittsburgh's Week 11 win over the Cincinnati Bengals and started one game in relief of an injured Aaron Rodgers; Rudolph is entering the final year of his deal with the Steelers and will be a free agent in 2027.
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- Mason Rudolph is competing with second-year QB Will Howard for the Steelers' backup QB job, but two Pittsburgh team insiders favor Howard to win the role. Rudolph is entering the final year of his contract with the Steelers and will become a free agent in 2027, adding uncertainty to his roster status.
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- STACKED tags this as a negative fantasy football signal for Mason Rudolph (QB PIT). Rudolph trailing Howard in Steelers backup QB competition; final contract year looms.
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