Mason Rudolph leads Steelers QB2 competition on initial depth chart
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 5:27 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers have listed Mason Rudolph as the backup quarterback behind Aaron Rodgers on their initial depth chart. Coach Mike McCarthy has expressed trust in Rudolph as the team approaches training camp. This marks Rudolph's notable position as he competes with Will Howard and Drew Allar for the backup role. After returning to Pittsburgh last season, Rudolph played in six games, throwing for 310 yards and two touchdowns. His performance may influence the Steelers' decision on how quickly to develop Howard, a sixth-round draft pick in 2025.
- •Mason Rudolph is listed as QB2 on the Steelers' depth chart.
- •Aaron Rodgers returns for his 22nd season with the Steelers.
- •Rudolph's last season included six games played.
- •The Steelers are under the new leadership of Mike McCarthy.
- •Will Howard and Drew Allar are also competing for the backup spot.
- 5:27 PMYahoo Sports — Mike McCarthy raves about Mason Rudolph
- 6:08 AMYahoo Sports — Mason Rudolph has early lead in Steelers QB2 competition on initial depth chart
"Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph will continue to earn the trust of coach Mike McCarthy in training camp.
"Beyond Aaron Rodgers as the obvious starting quarterback for the Steelers, the rest of the depth chart has questions.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 5:27 PMMike McCarthy raves about Mason Rudolph
Beyond Aaron Rodgers as the obvious starting quarterback for the Steelers, the rest of the depth chart has questions.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 6:08 AMMason Rudolph has early lead in Steelers QB2 competition on initial depth chart
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph will continue to earn the trust of coach Mike McCarthy in training camp.
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