Funny what a good four-game stretch late in the season can do for a pending free agent.
For quarterback Mason Rudolph, it’s done quite a bit, likely extending his NFL career a few years while also making him a potential hot commodity on the free agent market.
Going 3-1 late in the season, including winning three straight regular-season games for the Steelers to help get them into the playoffs, Rudolph showed off his deep ball accuracy, his ability to stand in the pocket and deliver, and a strong leadership style that had the young offense rallying around him after he came off the bench cold, seeing extensive playing time for the first time since the 2021 season.