League: NFL Sport: Football Country: United States Category: Match Previews

Mason Rudolph takes QB2 reps as Steelers camp begins in Latrobe

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 11:02 AM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Mason Rudolph takes QB2 reps as Steelers camp begins in Latrobe

Summary

Mason Rudolph will take second-team quarterback reps for the Pittsburgh Steelers at their training camp in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, starting on July 29, 2026. Head coach Mike McCarthy made the announcement as the team began its first practice. Will Howard and Drew Allar will be taking third-team reps, a shift from earlier team activities where Howard held the second-team position. The Steelers have four quarterbacks in camp, and the team's decision on roster cuts may hinge on performances in this training camp.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Status Watch

•Training camp opens for the Pittsburgh Steelers on July 29, 2026.
•Mason Rudolph will take QB2 reps, with Howard and Allar in third-team roles.
•McCarthy indicated the possibility of keeping four quarterbacks on the roster.
•Howard previously held the second-team position during OTAs.

Latest Updates

11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Why Mason Rudolph is opening Steelers training camp taking QB2 reps
9:28 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers QB Will Howard receives bad news at training camp
3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Mason Rudolph will take QB2 reps over Will Howard, Drew Allar

What they're saying

"
Head coach Mike McCarthy clarifies the practice rotation between Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, and Will Howard at Saint Vincent College.
— Yahoo Sports

"
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Will Howard isn't getting QB2 reps to open training camp, as Mason Rudolph appears to be in the pole position.
— Yahoo Sports