MASON RUDOLPH NEWS

Mason Rudolph gets his first start of the season against the Lions; Zach Banner dresses for first time Banner, who is coming off knee surgery, will be a reserve tackle.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

The Latest: Packers blank Seahawks, retake 1st place in NFC

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are back on top of the NFC

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roethlisberger out for Steelers after going on COVID list

Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been placed on the COVID-19 list and will miss the Steelers’ game Sunday against the Detroit Lions

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 rep...

Impact Rudolph has yet to take the field in 2021, but he'll draw the start on short notice against Detroit. In his lone start for the Steelers last year, he completed 22 of 39 passes for 315 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Dwayne Haskins will presumably serve as the No. 2 option with Roethlisberger sidelined.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Surging Steelers look to keep woeful Detroit winless

The Pittsburgh Steelers carry a four-game winning streak into a meeting with the reeling Detroit Lions

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Backup QBs shine across NFL in Week 8

From Mike White’s memorable starting debut to Cooper Rush’s prime-time comeback, as well as a rare win for Geno Smith and a comeback by Trevor Siemian to beat Tom Brady, backup qua...

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roethlisberger: 'I'm not giving up on this season'

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger says he knows he needs to play better to help the team snap a three-game losing streak

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers' Tomlin: Roethlisberger 'absolutely' the right QB

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin's confidence in quarterback Ben Roethlisberger remains strong despite a 1-3 start

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Darnold throws 2 TDs, Panthers smother Steelers backups 34-9

Sam Darnold completed 19 of 25 passes for 162 yards and two touchdowns, and the Carolina Panthers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-9 in the preseason finale for both teams

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trade bait: Can Steelers regain some draft capital after dealing away assets? The Steelers traded away their fourth-, fifth- and sixth-round picks in the 2022 draft. Can GM Kevin Colbert recoup some draft assets?

AUGUST 26, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Confidence back, Haskins hoping to catch on in Pittsburgh

Former first-round pick Dwayne Haskins appears to have the inside track on landing a job with the Pittsburgh Steelers

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting out preseason finale Head coach Mike Tomlin said Rudolph won't suit up for Friday's preseason game against the Panthers, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact As Pryor notes, Rudolph joining Ben Roethlisberger on the bench Friday is an indication that he's locked up the No. 2 quarterback role for Pittsburgh. Dwayne Haskins will start the exhibition finale instead, with Joshua Dobbs available to relieve him at some point. Rudolph has logged 15 appearances with the Steelers over the last two seasons.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tops 100 yards in preseason win Rudolph completed 13 of his 18 passes for 138 yards in Saturday's 26-20 preseason win over the Lions.

Impact Rudolph drew starts in each of the Steelers' first two preseason matchups, but he worked behind Ben Roethlisberger on Saturday. The 2018 third-rounder still led the team's quarterbacks in playing time, as he was on the field for 50 percent of the snaps in the win. Rudolph led Pittsburgh in passing yards as a result and strengthened his case for the No. 2 job under center. Rudolph, Dwayne Haskins and Joshua Dobbs will have one more chance to compete in Friday's preseason finale against Carolina, but Rudolph appears to be the front runner to serve as the Steelers' primary backup at quarterback.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers QB Roethlisberger shines in preseason debut

Ben Roethlisberger turned in a perfect passer rating of 158.3 and led the Steelers’ first-team offense to a pair of touchdowns as Pittsburgh defeated the Detroit Lions 26-20

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers land their man, acquire playmaking LB Schobert

The Pittsburgh Steelers have acquired linebacker Joe Schobert from the rebuilding Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2022 sixth-round pick

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GEICO 15: Dwayne Haskins And Mason Rudolph Battling For Back-Up QB Spot Bryant McFadden breaks down the competition for the Steelers backup QB position between Dwayne Haskins and Mason Rudolph

AUGUST 13, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Accurate but ineffective Thursday Rudolph completed eight of nine passes for 77 yards without a touchdown or turnover in Thursday's 24-16 preseason win over the Eagles.

Impact Despite his accuracy, Rudolph failed to lead the Steelers to any points on the team's first three drives, even while working with the team's starting skill position players. Dwayne Haskins then led a trio of touchdown drives over the next two quarters, and he remains hot on Rudolph's heels for the backup job behind Ben Roethlisberger. Both Rudolph and Haskins should get plenty of reps in next week's preseason tilt against the Lions.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers rally behind Haskins to beat Eagles 24-16

Dwayne Haskins continued his push for the backup quarterback spot

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mason Rudolph dials launch codes to Diontae Johnson for 33 yards Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph completes a 33-yard pass to wide receiver Diontae Johnson.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • NFL.COM

Fitzpatrick seeks to become vocal leader for Steelers

Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick let his on-field play do the talking during his first two seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another preseason start on tap Rudolph will start Thursday's preseason game against the Eagles, Chris Adamski of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Per the report, the plan is for Ben Roethlisberger to sit this one out, while Dwayne Haskins is slated to enter the contest late in the first half, with Joshua Dobbs in line to finish the game. In this past Thursday's Hall of Fame game, a 16-3 win over the Cowboys, Rudolph completed six of nine passes for 84 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers backup QBs shined in HOF game win against Dallas

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin liked what he saw from his three backup quarterbacks during the Hall of Fame game on Thursday

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joe Starkey: Dwayne Haskins, Mason Rudolph play to a draw in Round 1 I’m tempted to say this exhibition opener meant nothing. In many ways, it meant less than that. All you need to know is that Joe Buck lost t...

AUGUST 6, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Sharp in starting assignment Rudolph completed six of nine passes for 84 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions and rushed once for no gain during the Steelers' 16-3 preseason win over the Cowboys in Thursd...

Impact The veteran backup acquitted himself well while getting a chance to play with first-team wideouts Chase Claypool and Diontae Johnson. The most productive drive Rudolph was a part of was his final one, which began early in the second quarter and included a 45-yard completion to Claypool. However, it culminated in a Samuel Sloman missed field goal from 49 yards out. One-time Washington Football Team first-round pick Dwayne Haskins, battling Rudolph for the No. 2 job behind Ben Roethlisberger, also turned in a solid performance, so the competition between the two figures to extend through the balance of the team's remaining three preseason contests.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Hall Of Fame Game: Who's ready for some football?

Thursday's Hall of Fame Game will serve as a reminder that it's time to get ready for some football, Martin Rogers writes.

AUGUST 5, 2021