Mason Rudolph 'Jealous' of New Structure for Steelers' Young QBs

Mason Rudolph has served a number of years as a backup quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise.

Key points

• In 2026, Rudolph is entering yet another season as a backup option behind Aaron Rodgers.
• Rudolph, Howard and Allar all played in the Steelers' preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers last week.
• On Wednesday, Rudolph remarked he's "jealous" of the structure these young signal callers have as they commence their careers in Pittsburgh.
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Mason Rudolph has served a number of years as a backup quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise. In 2026, Rudolph is entering yet another season as a backup option behind Aaron Rodgers. He's the most veteran option behind Rodgers, leading second-year pro Will Howard and third-round rookie Drew Allar. On Wednesday, Rudolph remarked he's "jealous" of the structure these young signal callers have as they commence their careers in Pittsburgh. "I'm particularly aware that the fanbase is starved for a franchise QB. Individuals want to have hope for the future beyond this year. We've obtained two great QBs who are young and progressing, " Rudolph stated, via team insider Tim Benz. "I really am jealous of the structure they have had and this program and this QB-grooming system the way that Coach McCarthy has done it since I feel that they have produced a lot of strides. I'll be rooting them on Friday." Rudolph, Howard and Allar all played in the Steelers' preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers last week. Only Howard and Allar will take the field for Friday night's preseason matchup against the New York Jets, head coach Mike McCarthy remarked to journalists on Wednesday. Friday night's game will kickoff at 7 p.m. ET.

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In 2026, Rudolph is entering yet another season as a backup option behind Aaron Rodgers. He's the most veteran option behind Rodgers, leading second-year pro Will Howard and third-round rookie Drew Allar.

"I'm particularly aware that the fanbase is starved for a franchise QB. Individuals want to have hope for the future beyond this year. We've obtained two great QBs who are young and progressing, " Rudolph stated, via team insider Tim Benz. "I really am jealous of the structure they have had and this program and this QB-grooming system the way that Coach McCarthy has done it since I feel that they have produced a lot of strides. I'll be rooting them on Friday."

Rudolph, Howard and Allar all played in the Steelers' preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers last week. Only Howard and Allar will take the field for Friday night's preseason matchup against the New York Jets, head coach Mike McCarthy remarked to journalists on Wednesday. Friday night's game will kickoff at 7 p.m. ET.

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