Overview
- Mason Rudolph, backup quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has been performing exceptionally well in recent games, leading to speculation about the future of the team's quarterback lineup.
- Rudolph's success has led to questions about the future of Kenny Pickett, who was expected to be the team's leading quarterback but has been sidelined due to an ankle injury.
- Pickett has denied rumors that he refused to serve as backup to Rudolph, stating that he was not medically cleared to play.
- Despite Pickett being medically cleared to return, Steelers' coach Mike Tomlin has chosen to stick with Rudolph as the starting quarterback for the upcoming game against the Baltimore Ravens.
- The Steelers' decision to stick with Rudolph, coupled with Pickett's performance this season, has led to speculation about Pickett's future with the team.