There been 56 different quarterbacks this season who have started at least one game. The Pittsburgh Steelers added to that total last week when QB Mitch Trubisky started Thursday against the New England Patriots, their second different player at the position to start a game, and second to play.
But how close could we be to seeing a third? Head coach Mike Tomlin would like you to think that it’s not a part of the discussion, but what if Trubisky continues to struggle? Mason Rudolph is a player this team has known for many years.
Rudolph was on the active roster for the first time all season last week as the backup Trubisky—he had previously dressed for every game only as an emergency quarterback, who is only eligible to enter a game if the first two quarterbacks suffer injuries.