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Mason Rudolph Will Take Qb2 Reps Over Will Howard, Drew Allar

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LATROBE, PA - JULY 29: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) throws a pass during the team's training camp at Saint Vincent College on July 29, 2023, in Latrobe, PA. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The Pittsburgh Steelers will hold their first training camp practice Wednesday morning at 11:30. Among the biggest battles that will continue from OTAs and mini-camp is that of the backup quarterback position, one that head coach Mike McCarthy shined a light on as he opened camp speaking to the media.

McCarthy revealed that Mason Rudolph will take second-team reps, with Will Howard and Drew Allar taking third-team reps. In OTAs, it was Howard who was taking the second-team reps, but it will be the veteran who gets the nod – at least to begin camp.

Steelers HC Mike McCarthy says Mason Rudolph will take second-team reps

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Many have wondered if the Steelers will do what few teams have ever done – keep all four quarterbacks on the roster. When asked if it was an option, McCarthy gave a brief response.

“Why wouldn’t it be?”

It’s something few teams have done. Since 2013, only five teams have kept four signal-callers on the roster to start the season. Should it come down to Rudolph or Howard, the former sixth-round pick could be the odd man out.

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