The Pittsburgh Steelers made news on Monday as the team moved significantly at the quarterback position.
While Pittsburgh already has Kenny Pickett and Mitchell Trubisky in the fold, it elected to move for a veteran quarterback to fill out that third and likely final spot on the depth chart. On Monday, Andrew Fillipponi of Pittsburgh’s 93.7 The Fan, reported that Mason Rudolph would be re-signing with the Steelers.
Source: Mason Rudolph re-signing with the Steelers.
— Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) May 15, 2023
While Rudolph was displeased with his role as the team’s third quarterback last season — often inactive — he has agreed to return to the team who used a third-round pick on him in the 2018 NFL Draft. In addition to Pickett and Trubisky, the Steelers had brought in Tanner Morgan as an undrafted free agent, along with Bryce Perkins and Hunter Johnson as tryout players during the team’s rookie minicamp.
None of the three mentioned above made a significant enough impression, as Rudolph was at the team facility for a visit on Monday. While he didn’t manage to take a snap for the Steelers last season, Rudolph has 10 career starts under his belt and has led Pittbsught to a 5-4-1 record. In four seasons (17 games), Rudolph has completed 61.5 percent of his passes for 2,366 yards with 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.
The NFL world reacted on social media, as one of the best remaining free-agent quarterbacks is now off the market.
The possibility still exists that Mason Rudolph is the Steelers best QB. There’s no solid proof that any one of the three is more deserving of the starting job.
— John Steigerwald (@Steigerworld) May 16, 2023
August 13, 2022 at Acrisure Stadium in week 3 of the NFL preseason. Mason Rudolph throws a 26 yard TD pass to George Pickens in the end zone. This was one of the best passes thrown by any Steelers QB last season. pic.twitter.com/QAP1Wac6PA
— Billy Hartford (@BudDupreeFan) May 15, 2023
Look, I get that Steelers fans have mixed feelings about Mason Rudolph, to say the least, but to have an experienced 3rd QB, who knows the system and has starting experience, is a commodity in the NFL — especially if you dress 3 QBs on game day. It’s a smart insurance policy.
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) May 15, 2023
There’s so little downside to the Mason Rudolph re-signing for the Steelers.
– Knows the system
– Gives good competition for Morgan at QB3
– Has rapport with most of the WRs
– Perfectly capable QB3— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) May 15, 2023
So much hate on this app for the guy.
Honestly, you can’t be mad that Mason Rudolph is back with the Steelers.
He’s probably the best 3rd string QB in the National Football League.
— Mike Nicastro (@MikedUpSports1) May 15, 2023
I'll 100% eat crow on this. Did not think Mason Rudolph wanting to come back to Pittsburgh was a possibility.
But I love the move for Steelers. Pickett-Trubisky-Rudolph depth chart is good with me. #Steelershttps://t.co/I16q3eWG8M
— Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) May 15, 2023
Can confirm. @ThePoniExpress is correct. Mason Rudolph is coming back to the Steelers. pic.twitter.com/wuVcgF3siS
— Kevin Adams (@KevinAdams26) May 15, 2023
The #Steelers are not perfect for Mason Rudolph.
But Mason Rudolph is perfect for the Steelers.
Veteran backup ✔️
Knows the system ✔️I’d bet he’s the backup next year again, post-Trubisky.
That had to be a selling point.
— Mike Nicastro (@MikedUpSports1) May 15, 2023
Mason Rudolph is probably the best option for a QB3 anyway
Knows the playbook and his teammates. I’m sure it’ll be for minimal dollars. This really isn’t a bad thing – although I’m sure many will make it the end of the world
— Michael Beck (@MichaelBeck56) May 15, 2023
[Andrew Fillipponi on Twitter]
