The clock is ticking and the outcome to who starts at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2024 campaign seems inevitable. It shouldn't be.

Fields led the Steelers to a 4-2 record in the six games that he started in, racking up 1,106 yards, five touchdowns, and just one interception. He was also able to show his elite scrambling ability with 289 yards and five touchdowns on the ground.

The Steelers have wrapped up their first week of organized team activities and the sessions took place without any resolution regarding Aaron Rodgers's plans for the 2025 season.

"I love Mason," added Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth, who was teammates with Rudolph during the quarterback's first go-around in Pittsburgh. "He's a hell of a guy, hell of a teammate. Great locker room guy. ... We have all the faith in him."

Mason Rudolph is back in Pittsburgh and competing for the Steelers starting quarterback job after being drafted by the organization in 2018. President Donald Trump said during his rally in West Mifflin,

The Pittsburgh Steelers don't have a final answer on who's playing quarterback next season, but if it comes down to rookie Will Howard, some feel like the team is in great hands.

Dallas Cowboys wideout George Pickens dealt with several off-the-field issues during his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but former teammate Russell Wilson, who now plays for the New York Giants, is defending the pass-catcher this week.

PFF recently released their 2026 QB watch list — and it's likely one of these prospects will be drafted by the Steelers in Pittsburgh next year.

LeSean McCoy didn’t tiptoe around it. The former All-Pro running back laid the blame for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ lingering quarterback mess squarely at the feet of Ben Roethlisberger, saying the franchise legend did “a poor job” mentoring Kenny Pickett.

Kenny Pickett has been a starter previously in his time with the Steelers. His time as an Eagles backup is also helping as he tries to win Browns job.