PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are bringing again an outdated pal, signing former beginning quarterback Mason Rudolph, in response to NFL Community’s Mike Garafolo.
The deal is a two-year deal, in response to the experiences.
Steelers conform to phrases with QB Mason Rudolph to two-year, $8M deal. (through @MikeGarafolo, @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/eKw5tvBm4U
— NFL (@NFL) March 13, 2025
Rudolph, 29, was the Steelers’ third-round choose within the 2018 NFL Draft. He went on to start out 13 video games for Pittsburgh, ending his time with a 8-4-1 report. In his last season, he changed an injured Kenny Pickett, overstepping Mitch Trubisky and serving to carry the staff into the postseason.
Final offseason, Rudolph signed a one-year cope with the Tennessee Titans, becoming a member of the staff as Will Levis’ backup. He ended up beginning 5 video games, going 1-4 and throwing 9 touchdowns with 9 interceptions.
Rudolph returns to Pittsburgh with a possibility to start out, because the Steelers nonetheless solely have Skylar Thompson on their roster for 2025. The staff stays within the combine for Aaron Rodgers, who would come to the roster as their QB1 for the upcoming season. Nevertheless, if he chooses the New York Giants, the staff may change course and usher in competitors with Rudolph this summer season.
That might embody Russell Wilson, or another choice both by the NFL Draft or free company.
All through his profession, Rudolph has thrown for 4,615 yards, 28 touchdowns and 18 interceptions.
