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NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Through two practices, backup quarterbacks Will Howard and Drew Allar have stepped up with big-time throws over the middle and down the field, while Mason Rudolph has not had a 'wow' throw. Rudolph had what would have been a big play down the field to Pat Freiermuth batted down by Asante Samuel Jr. In the backup quarterback battle with Howard, it appears to be 'backup or bust' for Rudolph; Howard was favored more than Rudolph on Day 2 and earned the second two-minute drill reps while Rudolph could only watch.
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NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain
Backup quarterback Mason Rudolph has not had a standout performance through two practices compared to Will Howard and Drew Allar, who have made big-time throws over the middle and down the field. While Rudolph has not done anything particularly bad, he has not had a 'wow' throw. He had what would have been a big play down the field to Pat Freiermuth batted down by Asante Samuel Jr. In the backup QB battle, it appears to be 'backup or bust' for Rudolph, as Howard was rewarded with the second two-minute drill rep while Rudolph could only watch. Howard was clearly favored on this day.
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PositiveNewsJul 29, 202632BeatWriters
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Mike McCarthy said that Aaron Rodgers will probably get 40-50% of the reps and will be on a pitch count this week. He clarifies that Mason Rudolph will be the next QB up, but "as we distribute the other reps, it will be pretty balanced."

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PositiveDepth ChartJul 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Rudolph will begin training camp as the Steelers' No. 2 quarterback, a promotion from the offseason when Will Howard held the second-team reps. Coach Mike McCarthy confirmed the depth chart: 'Aaron will take the ones; Mason will start out with the second group; and Will and Drew will take the third-group reps.' This represents a change in the quarterback hierarchy as the Steelers evaluate their future at the position with Aaron Rodgers in his final season.
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NegativeDepth ChartJul 22, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain
Competing with Will Howard for the final backup QB roster spot; Ben Roethlisberger publicly recommended the Steelers release Rudolph, stating 'I think [cutting Rudolph] the smarter move' because the team should prioritize developing young quarterbacks with five-to-ten-year potential. Rudolph started one game in 2025 against the Chicago Bears (a loss) and came in relief against Cincinnati the previous week when Aaron Rodgers was injured.
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NegativeDepth ChartJul 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Ben Roethlisberger advocates for the Steelers to release Rudolph, arguing the team should instead keep young backups Drew Allar and Will Howard to develop potential long-term quarterback options. Roethlisberger stated: 'Personally, I think [cutting Rudolph] the smarter move. You want to have two young guys because one of those could be your potential quarterback for the next five to ten years.' Rudolph started one game in 2025 in a losing effort to the Chicago Bears, though he came in for relief in a win against Cincinnati.
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