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Quarterback competition on tap for Steelers
With the BEN ROETHLISBERGER era officially over in Pittsburgh, the Steelers will head into the 2022 season with a quarterback competition looming. Quarterbacks MASON RUDOLPH and DWAYNE HASKINS have reportedly been… More told that they will compete to become Big Ben’s successor. Rudolph was the backup quarterback last year and is heading into his fifth season with the Steelers after being selected in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Haskins, meanwhile, was signed by Pittsburgh last January after he was released by the Washington Football Team. Haskins was selected with the 15th overall pick in the 2019 draft. Less
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Steelers re-sign backup QB Dobbs
The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed quarterback JOSHUA DOBBS on Wednesday to a one-year contract to remain with the team. Dobbs is unlikely to help fantasy owners in 2021, considering he will likely be in line behind fellow quarterbacks BEN ROETHLISBERGER, MASON RUDOLPH, and DWAYNE HASKINS in Pittsburgh.
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune
Steelers sign former WFT QB Haskins
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Tuesday the signing of former Washington Football Team quarterback DWAYNE HASKINS. Haskins was selected 15th overall in the 2019 NFL Draft but was released by Washington… More after poor on-field performances and questionable off-field decision-making. The Steelers are expecting veteran quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER to return for an 18th NFL season this year, but Haskins could be in the backup mix. Current backup MASON RUDOLPH is entering the final year of his contract, while DEVLIN HODGES was released last week and JOSH DOBBS will be a free agent in March. Less
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune
Factoid: Fill-in quarterbacks
Kansas City and Pittsburgh are definitely using fill-in quarterbacks. Other teams are considering it. Is there any value in trying to roll in Week 17 with a second-string player under center? more »
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Steelers to rest Big Ben, Rudolph to start vs. Browns
The Pittsburgh Steelers will start backup quarterback MASON RUDOLPH on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. With Kanas City wrapping up the top seed and the only first-round bye in the AFC,… More the Steelers are choosing to give veteran quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER a rest in advance of the upcoming playoffs. Head coach Mike Tomlin indicated that other players could also get an early rest, but he will not make further decisions until later in the week. Less
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune
Steelers place Roethlisberger on COVID-19 reserve list
The Pittsburgh Steelers placed quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER on the NFL’s Covid-19 reserve list on Tuesday. Roethlisberger must isolate for five days and daily tests must come back negative before he can… More rejoin the team. If all goes well, Big Ben could be available for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, although he will not be able to practice leading up to the game. If Roethlisberger is unavailable for Sunday’s game, backup quarterback MASON RUDOLPH would get the start. Less
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Steelers content with backup QB situation
Pittsburgh GM Kevin Colbert said this week that the Steelers are comfortable heading into the upcoming season with MASON RUDOLPH as the backup quarterback behind BEN ROETHLISBERGER. With Big Ben injured… More last year, Rudolph appeared in 10 games for the Steelers. While his stat line wasn’t horrible, Pittsburgh struggled to turn those games into wins. Less
Source: NFL.com
NFL reinstates Garrett from indefinite suspension
The NFL reinstated Cleveland Browns defensive end MYLES GARRETT from his indefinite suspension for hitting Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback MASON RUDLOPH with a helmet last season. Without its premier pass rusher, the Browns defense faltered down the stretch – losing four of its last five games to finish at 6-10.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Goodell to meet with suspended Browns DE Garrett
Cleveland Browns defensive end MYLES GARRETT will meet with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell within the next 60 days about reinstatement from his indefinite suspension. One league source said he expects that… More Garrett will be reinstated at the time of the meeting. For those that may have forgotten, Garrett was suspended indefinitely for ripping off the helmet of Pittsburgh quarterback MASON RUDOLPH and striking him over the head during a Cleveland win on November 14th. Less
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Steelers QB Rudolph out multiple weeks
If the Pittsburgh Steelers make and advance in the playoffs, DEVLIN HODGES will be their quarterback. MASON RUDOLPH replaced Hodges in Sunday’s game, but he suffered a left shoulder injury that… More will reportedly take multiple weeks to heal. With Hodges starting and Rudolph injured, PAXTON LYNCH presumably ascends to the backup quarterback role. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Steelers to start Hodges vs. Browns
Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin said on Tuesday that the Steelers will start quarterback DEVLIN HODGES in Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns. Tomlin said after last weekend’s game that Hodges… More provided a spark to a Steelers offense that struggled with quarterback MASON RUDOLPH at the helm. The Steelers are hoping that Hodges can provide that same spark against the Browns. Less
Source: Team Website
Steelers bench Rudolph for Hodges
The Pittsburgh Steelers benched quarterback MASON RUDOLPH after he was sacked on the first play of the third quarter in Sunday’s game against the winless Cincinnati Bengals. Backup quarterback DEVLIN HODGES… More threw a touchdown in relief and helped lead the Steelers to a comeback win. The Steelers may need to start one of these quarterbacks in next week’s rematch against the Cleveland Browns, but your fantasy team likely has better options. Less
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune
Garrett suspension upheld
Cleveland Browns defensive end MYLES GARRETT lost the appeal of his indefinite suspension on Thursday. Garrett will remain suspended for a minimum of the final six games of this season, including… More any possible playoff games. Garrett’s suspension is the result of his actions in last Thursday’s game against Pittsburgh, when he hit Steelers quarterback MASON RUDOLPH over the head with a helmet. Less
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
NFL suspends Garrett indefinitely
The NFL has suspended Cleveland defensive end MYLES GARRETT indefinitely, meaning he will miss at least the final six games of the season and any postseason games. Garrett must apply for… More reinstatement with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Garrett apologized on Friday for his actions toward Pittsburgh quarterback MASON RUDOLPH, but his 2019 season is over. Less
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ian Allan: Thursday night recap
It wasn’t the best Thursday night game, but it was one of the most memorable – with injuries galore and a game-ending brawl that will affect both teams going forward. (The league today suspended Myles Garrett for at least the rest of this season, so there’s a chance he won’t be available on opening day in 2020.) A position-by-position breakdown: more »
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