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Tagged: Mason Rudolph (43 Results)

Jan
21

Quarterback competition on tap for Steelers

With the BEN ROETHLISBERGER era officially over in Pittsburgh, the Steelers will head into the 2022 season with a quarterback competition looming. Quarterbacks MASON RUDOLPH and DWAYNE HASKINS have reportedly beenMore told that they will compete to become Big Ben’s successor. Rudolph was the backup quarterback last year and is heading into his fifth season with the Steelers after being selected in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Haskins, meanwhile, was signed by Pittsburgh last January after he was released by the Washington Football Team. Haskins was selected with the 15th overall pick in the 2019 draft. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Apr
15

Steelers re-sign backup QB Dobbs

The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed quarterback JOSHUA DOBBS on Wednesday to a one-year contract to remain with the team. Dobbs is unlikely to help fantasy owners in 2021, considering he will likely be in line behind fellow quarterbacks BEN ROETHLISBERGER, MASON RUDOLPH, and DWAYNE HASKINS in Pittsburgh.

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune

Jan
22

Steelers sign former WFT QB Haskins

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Tuesday the signing of former Washington Football Team quarterback DWAYNE HASKINS. Haskins was selected 15th overall in the 2019 NFL Draft but was released by WashingtonMore after poor on-field performances and questionable off-field decision-making. The Steelers are expecting veteran quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER to return for an 18th NFL season this year, but Haskins could be in the backup mix. Current backup MASON RUDOLPH is entering the final year of his contract, while DEVLIN HODGES was released last week and JOSH DOBBS will be a free agent in March. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune

Factoid: Fill-in quarterbacks

Kansas City and Pittsburgh are definitely using fill-in quarterbacks. Other teams are considering it. Is there any value in trying to roll in Week 17 with a second-string player under center?  more »

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Dec
30

Steelers to rest Big Ben, Rudolph to start vs. Browns

The Pittsburgh Steelers will start backup quarterback MASON RUDOLPH on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. With Kanas City wrapping up the top seed and the only first-round bye in the AFC,More the Steelers are choosing to give veteran quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER a rest in advance of the upcoming playoffs. Head coach Mike Tomlin indicated that other players could also get an early rest, but he will not make further decisions until later in the week. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune

Nov
11

Steelers place Roethlisberger on COVID-19 reserve list

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER on the NFL’s Covid-19 reserve list on Tuesday. Roethlisberger must isolate for five days and daily tests must come back negative before he canMore rejoin the team. If all goes well, Big Ben could be available for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, although he will not be able to practice leading up to the game. If Roethlisberger is unavailable for Sunday’s game, backup quarterback MASON RUDOLPH would get the start. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Apr
30

Steelers content with backup QB situation

Pittsburgh GM Kevin Colbert said this week that the Steelers are comfortable heading into the upcoming season with MASON RUDOLPH as the backup quarterback behind BEN ROETHLISBERGER. With Big Ben injuredMore last year, Rudolph appeared in 10 games for the Steelers. While his stat line wasn’t horrible, Pittsburgh struggled to turn those games into wins. Less

Source: NFL.com

Feb
13

NFL reinstates Garrett from indefinite suspension

The NFL reinstated Cleveland Browns defensive end MYLES GARRETT from his indefinite suspension for hitting Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback MASON RUDLOPH with a helmet last season. Without its premier pass rusher, the Browns defense faltered down the stretch – losing four of its last five games to finish at 6-10.

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Jan
30

Goodell to meet with suspended Browns DE Garrett

Cleveland Browns defensive end MYLES GARRETT will meet with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell within the next 60 days about reinstatement from his indefinite suspension. One league source said he expects thatMore Garrett will be reinstated at the time of the meeting. For those that may have forgotten, Garrett was suspended indefinitely for ripping off the helmet of Pittsburgh quarterback MASON RUDOLPH and striking him over the head during a Cleveland win on November 14th. Less

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Dec
24

Steelers QB Rudolph out multiple weeks

If the Pittsburgh Steelers make and advance in the playoffs, DEVLIN HODGES will be their quarterback. MASON RUDOLPH replaced Hodges in Sunday’s game, but he suffered a left shoulder injury thatMore will reportedly take multiple weeks to heal. With Hodges starting and Rudolph injured, PAXTON LYNCH presumably ascends to the backup quarterback role. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Nov
27

Steelers to start Hodges vs. Browns

Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin said on Tuesday that the Steelers will start quarterback DEVLIN HODGES in Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns. Tomlin said after last weekend’s game that HodgesMore provided a spark to a Steelers offense that struggled with quarterback MASON RUDOLPH at the helm. The Steelers are hoping that Hodges can provide that same spark against the Browns. Less

Source: Team Website

Nov
25

Steelers bench Rudolph for Hodges

The Pittsburgh Steelers benched quarterback MASON RUDOLPH after he was sacked on the first play of the third quarter in Sunday’s game against the winless Cincinnati Bengals. Backup quarterback DEVLIN HODGESMore threw a touchdown in relief and helped lead the Steelers to a comeback win. The Steelers may need to start one of these quarterbacks in next week’s rematch against the Cleveland Browns, but your fantasy team likely has better options. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune

Nov
22

Garrett suspension upheld

Cleveland Browns defensive end MYLES GARRETT lost the appeal of his indefinite suspension on Thursday. Garrett will remain suspended for a minimum of the final six games of this season, includingMore any possible playoff games. Garrett’s suspension is the result of his actions in last Thursday’s game against Pittsburgh, when he hit Steelers quarterback MASON RUDOLPH over the head with a helmet. Less

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Nov
16

NFL suspends Garrett indefinitely

The NFL has suspended Cleveland defensive end MYLES GARRETT indefinitely, meaning he will miss at least the final six games of the season and any postseason games. Garrett must apply forMore reinstatement with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Garrett apologized on Friday for his actions toward Pittsburgh quarterback MASON RUDOLPH, but his 2019 season is over. Less

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Ian Allan: Thursday night recap

It wasn’t the best Thursday night game, but it was one of the most memorable – with injuries galore and a game-ending brawl that will affect both teams going forward. (The league today suspended Myles Garrett for at least the rest of this season, so there’s a chance he won’t be available on opening day in 2020.) A position-by-position breakdown:  more »

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