While Mason Rudolph started down the stretch for the Pittsburgh Steelers, head coach Mike Tomlin said Kenny Pickett is the first-string quarterback going into the 2024 campaign.
Tomlin told reporters as much Thursday but noted the plan is for Pickett to face competition. The Steelers would like for Rudolph to provide the competition, but Tomlin pointed out "he's a free agent."
The coach also said "yes" when asked if next season's starting quarterback is currently on the roster.
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