The Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback plan amid Aaron Rodgers’ potential return centers on keeping a four-man room with veteran Mason Rudolph and two young QBs, Will Howard and Drew Allar. Insider Mark Kaboly proposes keeping Rudolph as the top backup while utilizing a minor injury to one of the younger quarterbacks to place them on IR, preserving depth for a possible Rodgers comeback.
The article argues this approach would maximize present competitiveness under new head coach Mike McCarthy, who would benefit from a reliable backup and future options. McCarthy’s history developing quarterbacks (notably Rodgers and Prescott) suggests the Steelers could sustain performance if Rodgers returns while Rudolph, Howard, and Allar remain in the fold. The piece also notes that Rudolph hasn’t been traded, hinting at a possible Rodgers return and a strategic roster stance designed to balance win-now potential with long-term quarterback development.
