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The Pittsburgh Steelers have essentially imploded over the last several weeks and things aren’t getting any better in the final stretch of the regular season. Especially considering Kenny Pickett is still dealing with an ankle injury. But it sounds like he’s still not ready to go. Pickett is already officially ruled out for Saturday’s matchup […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to take on the Cincinnati Bengals this weekend in a game that could be do-or-die for their playoff hopes. The Steelers’ loss to the Indianapolis Colts has them on the outside looking in, in regards to the current AFC Playoff Picture. The Steelers are hoping for improved play from George […]

With Kenny Pickett still sidelined with an injury, the Pittsburgh Steelers have been trying to get by without him. Mitch Trubisky was the QB1 but after a brutal performance against the Indianapolis Colts, Mike Tomlin is making a change. Mason Rudolph will start in Week 16 against the Bengals, per Ari Meirov. The Steelers just […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers head into Week 15 against the Indianapolis Colts without starting quarterback Kenny Pickett, who — best-case scenario — is likely out at least two weeks after that as well. Backup Mitchell Trubisky did not play well in a Thursday night loss to the lowly New England Patriots last week, which is leading […]

Pittsburgh Steelers fans shouldn’t be too worried about a quarterback controversy in the wake of the team’s upset loss to the lowly New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football. After the game, Steelers’ head coach Mike Tomlin made it clear he never considered going to third-stringer Mason Rudolph despite Mitchell Trubisky’s struggles in replacing beleaguered […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot of history and have seen a lot as a team. Some of them know how intense a game against Myles Garrett could be whenever they face the Cleveland Browns. Mason Rudolph, for instance, got a taste of how intense the defensive player was a little over four years ago. […]

Mason Rudolph legitimately did not expect to be back with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2023. But on May 17th, they offered him a new one-year deal, and the quarterback accepted. Now, he’s back with the only NFL team he’s ever known and will serve as the third-string option behind backup Mitch Trubisky and starter Kenny […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are planning to bring back a familiar face at the quarterback position. The Steelers, who will have Rudolph in a for a visit on Tuesday, are reportedly planning to agree to terms on a deal with the free agent quarterback that would bring him back for a sixth season in the Steel […]

What are the Arizona Cardinals going to do next? They hope to regain NFL relevance after a terrible 2022 season. Looking at where they are now, did they do a good enough job of rebuilding their roster during NFL free agency? What are the remaining gaps? Who are they still looking for as they prepare […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback room could potentially feature no changes from the 2022 to 2023 NFL season. Steelers General Manager Omar Khan told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine Tuesday that he is leaving the door open in regard to bringing back Mason Rudolph as Pittsburgh’s third-string quarterback. “We have a great relationship, good conversation […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers believe they have found their quarterback of the future in Kenny Pickett. But behind him on the depth chart, there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding Mitch Trubisky and Mason Rudolph. Trubisky is under contract still, but he could get released or traded this offseason, and Rudolph is a free agent who […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers don’t have much of a shot of making the playoffs in 2022, but if they do, they will have to find a way to grind out a win in Week 15 against the Carolina Panthers. With Kenny Pickett out, though, things will have to be turned back over to Mitch Trubisky. But […]

As the Steelers get ready to take on the Panthers in Week 15, head coach Mike Tomlin has a decision to make at quarterback. However, Tomlin isn’t quite yet ready to delve into what his actual quarterback plan is. Rookie Kenny Pickett enters the week doubtful to play due to a concussion. As Ari Meirov […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers could be looking at a bit of a quarterback controversy this weekend against the Carolina Panthers. Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson, while speaking to reporters Thursday morning, threw his support behind veteran backup Mason Rudolph to get the nod this week, per Trib Live.com. “I want to see him play,” Johnson said. […]

Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback Mason Rudolph recently admitted that he feels like he’s been “inactive” for the team, per Gary Dulac. Mitch Trubisky opened the season as the Steelers’ starting QB. However, Kenny Pickett ultimately replaced Trubisky. But with Pickett battling a concussion, Rudolph and Trubisky took 1st-team reps in practice, per Brooke Pryor. Mason Rudolph […]

As the calendar turns to November, teams across the league clearly understand where their playoff hopes are. With the NFL trade deadline approaching at 4 p.m. EST on Tuesday, every front office’s phone lines will be busy, particularly for franchises looking to sell. One team with players of interest to contenders, the Pittsburgh Steelers, will […]

Mike Tomlin had nothing but praises for the professionalism Pittsburgh Steelers backup quarterback Mason Rudolph is showing despite being edged by rookie Kenny Pickett for the no. 2 spot on the team’s depth chart. Speaking to reporters Tuesday morning, Mike Tomlin made sure to underscore Mason Rudolph’s positive attitude even after losing first-team reps in […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback battle has been one of the NFL’s best-kept secrets, as Mike Tomlin has remained mum about naming the team’s QB1. That changed on Monday when the organization dropped its depth chart ahead of the Week 1 clash with the Cincinnati Bengals. Via Ian Rapoport, the Steelers’ first depth chart lists […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent Tuesday trimming their roster down to just 53 players. As they head into the 2022 season, expectations aren’t exactly high for the Steelers. They have young players who will be playing big roles on both sides of the ball. The 2022 season could serve as more of a year of development […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have yet to name their starting quarterback for the 2022 NFL season, and it appears Mike Tomlin would prefer to keep that knowledge close to his chest. Amid the Steelers’ 53-man roster cuts, Tomlin refused to announce who had won the team’s quarterback competition, per Mark Kaboly. Tomlin did insinuate that he’s […]

Mason Rudolph faces an uncertain future with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Based on preseason performances, it’s expected that Rudolph will enter the year as the Steelers’ third-string quarterback, behind the likes of Mitchell Trubisky and Kenny Pickett. Rudolph has also been the subject of trade rumors throughout the offseason. With the Steelers not having a need […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered training camp with three quarterbacks capable of taking over QB1 duties. Mitch Tribusky was the favorite, while Kenny Pickett was the young and exciting rookie. Meanwhile, Mason Rudolph had an outside shot. But as the preseason winds down, the QB competition has become more of a two-horse race between Tribusky and […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a three-man quarterback competition going on in the preseason and Mike Tomlin provided a key update ahead of preseason Week 2. With Mitch Trubisky, Kenny Pickett, and Mason Rudolph all facing off in hopes of being named the starter, Tomlin revealed that it will be Trubisky starting against the Jaguars on […]

Heading into the 2022 season, it seems likely Mitch Trubisky will be QB1 for the Pittsburgh Steelers. But, it appears rookie Kenny Pickett could potentially get more opportunities than Mason Rudolph. The Steelers face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday in preseason action and head coach Mike Tomlin revealed that his first-year signal-caller will be next […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are continuing to assess the quarterback room ahead of the 2022 NFL season, and early on it looks as if there may already be an odd man out. Rumors have emerged suggesting the Steelers could look to trade Mason Rudolph ahead of the regular season. Andrew Fillipponi indicates that one NFL GM […]

Ben Roethlisberger couldn’t hide his excitement about the future of the Pittsburgh Steelers after Kenny Pickett and the rest of the quarterback group showed up big time against the Seattle Seahawks. The Steelers won their first preseason game for 2022 against the Seahawks 32-25, with Pickett, Mason Rudolph and Mitch Trubisky all scoring at least […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback competition between Mitch Trubisky, Mason Rudolph and Kenny Pickett has been one of the more intriguing storylines of training camp. It just got a little more intriguing after Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin announced the plan for his signal-callers for Saturday’s NFL preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks, per ESPN. “The […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are dealing with the rare three-player quarterback controversy as the 2022 season approaches. Mike Tomlin will have to decide between Mitch Trubisky, Mason Rudolph and first-round rookie Kenny Pickett as the team’s starter. So far in training camp, Trubisky is leading the race to be QB1 at the start of the season. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers begin a new era in 2022. Longtime quarterback Ben Roethlisberger finally retired after 18 seasons under center for the Black and Gold. Pittsburgh also hired a new GM in Omar Khan, replacing Kevin Colbert after 21 years at the helm. The Steelers own NFL’s longest stretch without a losing season at 18 […]

It’s been nearly three since that infamous brawl between AFC North rivals Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers, mainly involving quarterback Mason Rudolph and defensive end Myles Garrett, but it continues to be a topic from time to time. Take for example the recent episode of Cam Heyward’s Not Just Football podcast, where he offered an […]

The Carolina Panthers made a big trade on Wednesday after making a deal with the Cleveland Browns to acquire Baker Mayfield. It’s an exciting time for the franchise, as the team is hopeful to have improved quarterback play under center. However, an old quarterback ranking emerged that might make things a little uncomfortable in Carolina. […]

It’s been an insane NFL offseason thus far, especially when it comes to big-name quarterbacks moving around. Carson Wentz is now with the Washington Commanders, Russell Wilson got traded to the Denver Broncos, and Deshaun Watson is QB1 of the Cleveland Browns. Nevertheless, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin remains content with the way his […]

Mike Tomlin has been the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers for the past decade and a half now. And while he hasn’t gotten his team over the hump ever since winning it the Super Bowl with Ben Roethlisberger in Year 2, there’s a reason he’s stuck around for this long. First and foremost, he’s […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are officially heading into a brand new era following the retirement of long-time quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. While there has been lots of speculation as to what the team could do in regards to their QB situation, GM Kevin Colbert laid out their plan on Monday. Via Brooke Pryor of ESPN: “We know […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers season ended in Kansas City last weekend, losing to the Chiefs 42-21. Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers offense once again struggled in the loss. The Steelers quarterback’s play has been declining for a number of years now, and injuries have begun to mount up. It is believed that was the final game […]

With the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offseason officially underway, the biggest order of business is addressing the quarterback spot. Ben Roethlisberger is heading into retirement, leaving Pittsburgh with a quarterback vacancy. At the moment, two in-house options will be competing for the starting job. Mike Tomlin said that the Steelers will consider all the options they have […]

The post-Ben Roethlisberger era has started for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Of course, on top of the to-do list is to find a guy who will succeed the legendary quarterback. It will be a very daunting task, as Roethlisberger is arguably the most iconic player in Steelers history. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, who spent 15 years […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will begin a new era next season, as quarterback Ben Roethlisberger won’t be under center for the franchise after filling that role since the 2004 season. With Roethlisberger retiring, the Steelers will be forced to find a successor at the QB spot. Head coach Mike Tomlin spoke to reporters Tuesday and addressed […]

Ben Roethlisberger is officially done as the quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers, which means the franchise will be heading into a brand new era after 18 years. It’s widely expected they will either trade or draft another QB in the offseason to replace Big Ben. However, wide receiver Diontae Johnson believes the Steelers could already […]