Mason Rudolph’s strong showing in Preseason Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers has quickly reshaped the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback conversation as the summer winds down. Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy is giving Rudolph the week off from the upcoming game, choosing instead to let Will Howard and Drew Allar play the entire game. For many, this move means Rudolph’s spot on the Steelers’ roster is locked in. However, the possibility of a trade involving one of Pittsburgh’s quarterbacks is still very much alive.
Dolphins Eyeing a Steelers QB Amidst Their Own Uncertainty
Nick Farabaugh of PennLive, speaking on 93.7 The Fan, dropped the bomb: the Miami Dolphins are a team potentially interested in both Mason Rudolph and Will Howard. Miami’s current backup to Malik Willis is Quinn Ewers, who last season threw three touchdowns and three interceptions in just four games. Add to that the “unknown aspect” surrounding Malik Willis, and suddenly the Dolphins’ QB room looks like a prime spot for a change. If Howard or Rudolph were shipped to Miami, their chances of playing significant snaps would dramatically increase. Rudolph alone brings 19 career starts to the table, compared to the combined nine career starts of Willis and Ewers. If the Steelers are keen on keeping Rudolph, Howard remains a real option to add a young arm to Miami’s roster. This isn’t just a backup play; this is about someone getting serious playing time.
What’s Next for the Steelers’ Quarterback Room?
This early August drama is just heating up. Rudolph himself has admitted jealousy towards Drew Allar and Will Howard, which tells you everything you need to know about the internal competition. While an NFL analyst thinks Drew Allar won’t get a chance to start for the Steelers, Will Howard is slated to start at quarterback against the Jets in the next preseason game. Keep an eye on that game, because Howard’s performance could directly impact whether he becomes the “young arm” the Dolphins are looking for. The Steelers have some serious decisions to make, and whatever they do, it’s going to ripple across the league. Someone’s getting snaps, and it might not be in Pittsburgh.
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Originally reported by Behind the Steel Curtain.
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