On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Steelers will get their first taste of preseason action against the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. It will also be Mason Rudolph’s first chance to suit up for Pittsburgh on something other than a practice field.
A bumpy start has given way to smoother sailing for the third-round pick. Rudolph, who struggled early with accuracy while somewhat leaning on James Washington as a crutch, has improved on both fronts and has strung together several solid practices.
On Saturday, he went 5-or-6 for 52 yards with his sole incompletion being the ball that was aimed at his former OSU teammate.