Mason Rudolph

Mason Rudolph

28-Year-Old QuarterbackQB
Pittsburgh Steelers
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Rudolph appeared in just seven games between the 2020 and 2021 campaigns, and he was the No. 3 quarterback on the Steelers' depth chart last year behind Kenny Pickett and Mitch Trubisky. Pickett and Trubisky remain with the team ahead of the 2023 season, and although Rudolph rejoined Pittsburgh on a one-year deal in mid-May, it seems unlikely he'll have a fantasy-relevant role. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a one-year contract with the Steelers in May of 2023.
Will serve as No. 3 QB
QBPittsburgh Steelers
Coach's Decision
September 10, 2023
Rudolph (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against San Francisco, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Rudolph and Mitch Trubisky were competing for the team's backup role behind Kenny Pickett this offseason, and it seems that Trubisky has won the job for now. Rudolph's next chance to be active on game day will come in Week 2 against Cleveland.
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Sunday, Sep 24th at 8:20PM
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115.1
 
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117.2
 
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100.3
 
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Height
6' 5"
 
Weight
235 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.90 sec
 
Vertical Jump
26.0 in
 
Hand Length
9.13 in
 
Arm Length
32.38 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Rudolph appeared to be the leading candidate to serve as the Steelers' starting quarterback immediately after Ben Roethlisberger announced his retirement, but Mitch Trubisky and Kenny Pickett subsequently joined the team during the offseason. While Rudolph will likely have an outside chance at earning the starting role during training camp, either Trubisky or Pickett seem more likely to claim the assignment. Rudolph has appeared in just seven games over the last two years and isn't guaranteed to win a roster spot to begin the 2022 season.
Rudolph filled in as a starter for most of the 2019 season after Ben Roethlisberger suffered a season-ending injury, but he returned to a backup role in 2020. He appeared in five games last year and completed 25 of his 43 passes for 324 yards, with two touchdowns and one interception. Roethlisberger re-signed with the Steelers on a one-year deal in March, so Rudolph should serve in a depth role once again during the 2021 campaign. Rudolph will also have to compete for the No. 2 job after Pittsburgh signed Dwayne Haskins in January.
A season-ending elbow injury to starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger forced Rudolph into action early in 2019 after going his entire rookie season without taking the field. Playing in 10 games -- including eight starts -- he performed adequately before dislocating his shoulder. Offseason surgery was successful, and he should be ready to step in again if Roethlisberger is not fully recovered from his own surgery. However, Rudolph's fantasy value is limited, as he would likely be on a short leash, facing competition from second-year quarterback Devlin Hodges.
Just as fellow QB Josh Dobbs did in his rookie season, Rudolph failed to take a single regular-season snap in 2018. The two will battle for the backup quarterback job behind Ben Roethlisberger this summer, with Rudolph listed behind Dobbs on the depth chart entering training camp. Roethlisberger is signed through the 2021 season, so even if Rudolph overtakes Dobbs, his fantasy utility is limited, so long as Pittsburgh's long-time franchise remains healthy.
A rookie third-round pick, Rudolph will back up Ben Roethlisberger this season. While Roethlisberger didn't miss time to injury last year, he's usually good for sitting out a game or two, which means Rudolph could actually see the field at some point. At 6-5, 235, Rudolph has the size, strength and willingness to stand strong in the pocket, able to withstand pressure to make plays. He is an accurate downfield passer but lacks arm strength, and while he quickly processes information, he played in a simplistic spread offense at Oklahoma State, which could slow his transition to the NFL. If he does play this season, he'll have two of the best weapons in football at his disposal in Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell, which is about as good as it gets for a rookie.
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Lackluster results Thursday
QBPittsburgh Steelers
August 25, 2023
Rudolph completed three of seven pass attempts for 15 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions while rushing twice for three yards during Thursday's 24-0 preseason win over Atlanta.
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Efficient in victory
QBPittsburgh Steelers
August 20, 2023
Rudolph completed five of seven pass attempts for 52 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions while rushing twice for 12 yards during Saturday's 27-15 preseason win over the Bills.
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Impresses against Tampa Bay
QBPittsburgh Steelers
August 12, 2023
Rudolph completed seven of 12 pass attempts for 132 yards and a touchdown while rushing twice for 15 yards during Friday's 27-17 preseason win over the Buccaneers.
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Heads back to Pittsburgh
QBPittsburgh Steelers
May 15, 2023
The Steelers re-signed Rudolph to a one-year contract Monday, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports.
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Visiting with Pittsburgh
QBFree Agent
May 15, 2023
Rudolph is visiting the Steelers on Tuesday and could be re-signed, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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