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PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Coach Mike McCarthy expressed strong confidence in Rudolph as the Steelers' No. 2 quarterback, stating "I can't tell you how pleased I am with him" and praising his arm talent: "He throws the ball better than I thought. . . . He's been impressive." With 34 career regular-season appearances and 19 starts, Rudolph is positioned as the only experienced backup option on the roster ahead of rookies Will Howard and Drew Allar, making him the primary contingency if Aaron Rodgers is unavailable.
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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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