There is no query who the Pittsburgh Steelers’ beginning quarterback can be once they kick off the common season on Sept. 7. Nevertheless, at 41 years previous, there is not any assure Aaron Rodgers would be the only quarterback to appear under center for the Steelers this yr.
Whereas the Steelers will likely only go as far as Rodgers takes them in 2025, the efficiency of two of Pittsburgh’s “different” quarterbacks on Saturday night time helped to alleviate concern if both must step in for a recreation.
Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson performed about in addition to potential, because the backups mixed to guide the Steelers to a 31-25 preseason win.
Up first was Rudolph, now again with Pittsburgh after a yr away in Tennessee — he recorded 1,530 yards with 9 touchdowns and 9 picks in eight video games with the Titans. When Rudolph signed with the Steelers this offseason, he did so with the door open to compete to be the group’s beginning quarterback. That was, after all, till Rodgers determined to affix the fold.
Even figuring out he is the QB2 at greatest, Rudolph confirmed simply how far he is come since his preliminary alternative with Pittsburgh when Ben Roethlisberger missed many of the 2019 season.
In his first recreation again carrying the Black and Gold, Rudolph sliced and diced the Jaguars defense on his opening drive. Rudolph was 7-for-7 on that drive, main the Steelers into the tip zone. He completed his outing, going 9-for-10 for 84 yards with the one rating.
