{
  "id": 528575,
  "title": "Why Steelers' Mike McCarthy will keep Mason Rudolph to form QB quartet with Aaron Rodgers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/why-steelers-mike-mccarthy-will-keep-mason-rudolph-to-form-qb-quartet",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-11T03:23:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-steelers-mike-mccarthy-keep-032311838.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pittsburgh Steelers remain uncertain about their offensive strategy for the 2026 NFL season. Head coach Mike McCarthy has made minor cuts, but it appears Mason Rudolph will remain part of the quarterback room alongside Drew Allar, Aaron Rodgers, and Will Howard. The Steelers face a challenging task in managing the QB quartet, with McCarthy needing to handle Aaron Rodgers' impending farewell tour and the development of rookies Drew Allar and Will Howard. Initially, it seemed likely that Rudolph would be cut due to the team's abundance of quarterbacks, but coach McCarthy believes he has improved during training camp. Rudolph played five regular-season games and a playoff game in 2025, recording 310 passing yards, a 73.1% completion percentage, and two touchdowns. Coach McCarthy is reportedly pleased with his progress, but acknowledges that the quarterback's footwork and throws are still developing. Rudolph may serve as a backup to Rodgers, who will be playing his final NFL season. Meanwhile, Allar and Howard will focus on learning their roles on the sidelines. The Steelers' decision-making process will determine if any players are moved, but for now, they appear to rely on Rudolph to help the team in Rodgers' absence.",
  "summary": "With Drew Allar, Aaron Rodgers, and Will Howard already in the Steelers' quarterback room, Coach Mike McCarthy offers a reason for why they'll keep Mason Rudolph.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}