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Mason Rudolph expresses jealousy of young QBs under Mike McCarthy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 2:25 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Mason Rudolph expresses jealousy of young QBs under Mike McCarthy
Summary

Mason Rudolph, backup quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, shared his admiration for the young quarterback program implemented by head coach Mike McCarthy. Speaking on August 20, 2026, Rudolph referred to quarterbacks Will Howard and Drew Allar, who will participate in the upcoming preseason game against the Jets, while he and starter Aaron Rodgers will not play. He noted that the fanbase is eager for a future franchise quarterback and praised the progress of the young QBs under McCarthy’s system. The preseason game on Friday will provide another opportunity to evaluate Howard and Allar in live action.

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  • •Rudolph has been a Steelers backup since 2018.
  • •McCarthy announced Howard and Allar will play against the Jets.
  • •Rudolph expressed he is jealous of the QB-grooming program.
  • •The Steelers fanbase is looking for a franchise QB.
  • •The preseason game is scheduled for this Friday.
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  • 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Mason Rudolph "jealous" of young QB program Mike McCarthy has implemented
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Mason Rudolph has been in the league since 2018, serving as a Steelers backup quarterback for the vast majority of his career.

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