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" for Steelers reserve signal-caller Mason Rudolph, who could become a salary cap casualty before the 2026 season. "The Steelers might attempt to carry four quarterbacks or explore trade options, but neither outcome seems particularly likely.
If no trade materializes, Rudolph might find himself released before Week 1,"Alex Kay wrote Tuesday.
"Should that happen, the Denver Broncos would be a logical landing spot. The Broncos need an upgrade to Jarrett Stidham in wake of last year's AFC Championship Game calamity, and Rudolph fits the bill as the ideal QB2 behind Bo Nix.
" A 2019 third-round pick, Rudolph has completed 64.4 percent of his passes for 4,925 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 22 interceptions across 34 NFL appearances — 26 with Pittsburgh, eight with the Tennessee Titans in 2024. He's made 19 career starts, compiling a 9-9-1 record.
Rudolph, who turns 31 in July, is entering the final year of his contract, scheduled to take home $3 million in base salary while counting $4.622 million against the salary cap, according toRudolph has been viewed as expendable with the Steelers, who brought back veteran Aaron Rodgers as its starter and have two younger options, Will Howard and Drew Allar, waiting in the developmental wings. Nov 23, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph warms up prior to a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.
Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images | David Banks-Imagn Imagesrolling into the fall with: Bo Nix as the starter, and Jarrett Stidham and Sam Ehlinger battling for the No. 2 and No. 3 jobs, respectively. The case can be made that Rudolph would be a QB2 upgrade over Rattler . Still, nothing to this point suggests head coach Sean Payton and new offensive coordinator Davis Webb are ready or willing to explore that route.this offseason.
"Today there were a handful of plays maybe a year ago at this time from a terminology standpoint or just the rhythm... But I definitely feel like you can see that, and that’s encouraging. ”do are often two radically different things. Loading recommendations...
Please wait while we load personalized content recommendationsZack Kelberman is a senior editor at Denver Broncos On SI. He has covered the NFL for more than a decade and the Denver Broncos since 2016. He's also the co-host of the popular Mile High Huddle Podcast on Mile High Huddle.
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