Rudolph was recently tasked with the job of telling Baker that Wagner, a red-shirt sophomore, would be the No. 1 right tackle heading into pre-season camp with Jagusah on the left.

The second of those compelled Tomlin to turn to Rudolph, who appeared in a regular-season game for the first time since mop-up duty late in a blowout loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Dec. 26, 2021.

Rudolph inherits an offense that produced 15.0 points per game (ranking 28th) through the first 11 weeks with Matt Canada calling the plays and the ball in Pickett’s hands.

Rudolph lined up wide to the left of Cousins, across from Williams, who gave up about 4 yards of cushion at the snap. The size advantage in the man-to-man matchup was glaring, with the 6-6 Rudolph ...

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph throws a pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke ...

Longtime backup quarterback Mason Rudolph's unlikely renaissance has helped the Pittsburgh Steelers reach the playoffs. Skip to main content Open Main Menu Navigation ...

The player who has morphed from prospect to punchline to afterthought will start his first playoff game since high school when the Steelers (10-7) face the Bills (11-6).

Mason Rudolph led seven scoring drives after starter Will Levis left with a shoulder injury, and the Tennessee Titans beat the Miami Dolphins 31-12 on Monday night. Rudolph threw for 85 yards and ...