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Steelers open to trading veteran QB after shocking NFL Draft move
TL;DR
The Pittsburgh Steelers are open to trading veteran quarterback Mason Rudolph after selecting Drew Allar in the 2026 NFL Draft. Rudolph has played 26 games for the Steelers and eight for the Titans, throwing for 4,925 yards and 30 touchdowns.
Key points
- Steelers open to trading Mason Rudolph
- Drew Allar drafted in 2026 NFL Draft
- Rudolph has 4,925 yards and 30 touchdowns
Pittsburgh SteelersTennessee TitansMason RudolphDrew Allar
Out with the old, and in with the new, the Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly open to trading their veteran quarterback following a surprising decision in the 2026 NFL Draft.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Steelers are "open to dealing Mason Rudolph at some point this offseason", following their third-round selection of Penn State quarterback Drew Allar.
Appearing in 26 games for the Steelers and eight games for the Tennessee Titans, Rudolph has thrown for 4,925 yards and 30 touchdowns from 2019 to 2025.
Allar, who was selected by the Steelers with the No. 76 overall pick in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, will likely open the season as QB3, behind Will Howard and potentially Aaron Rodgers, respectively.
If the Steelers ultimately find a trade partner for Rudolph, an estimated asking price could be around a sixth- to seventh-round draft pick, considering his ceiling as a backup quarterback.
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Q&A
Why are the Steelers considering trading Mason Rudolph?
The Steelers are considering trading Mason Rudolph following their decision to draft quarterback Drew Allar, indicating a shift in their quarterback lineup.
What are Mason Rudolph's career stats with the Steelers?
Mason Rudolph has thrown for 4,925 yards and 30 touchdowns in 26 games with the Steelers from 2019 to 2025.
Who is Drew Allar and what is his role with the Steelers?
Drew Allar is the quarterback selected by the Steelers with the No. 76 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and is expected to start the season as QB3.
