Mason Rudolph

Pittsburgh Steelers
Quarterback #2
Pittsburgh Steelers
Quarterback #2
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Heads back to Pittsburgh

The Steelers re-signed Rudolph to a one-year contract Monday, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports.

May 15, 2023 7:19 PM EST


Visiting with Pittsburgh

Rudolph is visiting the Steelers on Tuesday and could be re-signed, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

May 15, 2023 3:17 PM EST



Set to back up Trubisky

Rudolph is slated to back up Mitch Trubisky in Sunday's game against the Panthers, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Dec 17, 2022 10:15 AM EST


Not in line to start Sunday

With Kenny Pickett (listed as doubtful) still in the NFL's concussion protocol, Mitch Trubisky is expected to start Sunday's game against the Panthers rather than Rudolph, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Dec 17, 2022 9:31 AM EST


Chance to start in Week 15

Coach Mike Tomlin said Friday that he won't make a decision on the Steelers' starting quarterback between Rudolph and Mitch Trubisky for Sunday's game in Carolina until Saturday with Kenny Pickett (concussion) doubtful to play, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Dec 16, 2022 2:21 PM EST



Will be inactive Week 1

Rudolph (coach's decision) will be inactive for Sunday's season-opening matchup against the Bengals, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Sep 6, 2022 9:34 AM EST


Back to third on depth chart

Rudolph is listed as the Steelers' No. 3 quarterback on the team's most recent Week 1 depth chart released Tuesday, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Sep 6, 2022 8:29 AM EST


Appears second on depth chart

Pittsburgh lists Rudolph as its No. 2 quarterback on the first regular-season depth chart that was released Monday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Sep 5, 2022 1:09 PM EST


Tops 100 passing yards in win

Rudolph completed 17 of 21 pass attempts for 127 yards, a touchdown and no interceptions during the Steelers' 16-15 preseason win over the Jaguars on Saturday.

Aug 21, 2022 10:01 PM EST


Expected to enter third among QBs

Head coach Mike Tomlin said Rudolph is set to close out Saturday's preseason exhibition against the Jaguars behind Mitch Trubisky and Kenny Pickett, Brooke Pryor of ESPN reports.

Aug 18, 2022 1:11 PM EST


Works mainly with third-stringers

Rudolph worked primarily with the Steelers' third-team offense during Monday's practice session, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports.

Aug 15, 2022 8:00 PM EST


Throws for 93 yards in win

Rudolph completed nine of 15 pass attempts for 93 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 32-25 preseason win over the Seahawks.

Aug 13, 2022 7:53 PM EST


Expects to receive first-team reps

Rudolph said Tuesday that he expects to get reps with the first-team offense during practice in the coming days, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Aug 3, 2022 11:23 AM EST


Could be on roster bubble

Rudolph isn't guaranteed a roster spot with the Steelers in 2022 after the team drafted Kenny Pickett with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports.

Apr 28, 2022 10:07 PM EST


In line for backup role

Rudolph will begin OTAs as the Steelers' backup quarterback since the Mitchell Trubisky agreed to a two-year deal with the team Monday, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports.

Mar 14, 2022 12:09 PM EST


Could take starting job next year

Rudolph could be the Steelers' starting quarterback in 2022, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports.

Jan 18, 2022 6:50 AM EST


Makes two appearances in 2021

Rudolph completed 35 of 58 passes for 277 yards, a touchdown and an interception while rushing five times for 53 yards across two appearances during the 2021 regular season.

Jan 11, 2022 3:34 PM EST


Returns to backup role

Rudolph will return to a backup role Sunday against the Chargers after Ben Roethlisberger (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN reports.

Nov 20, 2021 3:16 PM EST


Attempts 50 passes

Rudolph completed 30 of 50 passes for 242 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 16-16 tie against Detroit.

Nov 14, 2021 5:57 PM EST


In line to start Sunday

Rudolph is in line to start Sunday's game against the Lions after Ben Roethlisberger (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports.

Nov 13, 2021 4:58 PM EST