The Steelers cycled through three quarterbacks (Mason Rudolph, Mitch Trubisky, and Kenny Pickett) last season, achieving a 10-7 record. Despite Head Coach Mike Tomlin's previous announcements about introducing quarterback competition, recent reports suggest that the team may not pursue high-profile acquisitions in this area. According to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, there's a potential "internal division" within the Steelers regarding whether Rudolph or Pickett should lead as the starting quarterback.
Dulac's report further indicates that the Steelers are hesitant to sign a quarterback seeking a starting role, steering clear of major names in the trade or free agency markets. This approach reflects a reluctance to bring in quarterbacks like Justin Fields, Kirk Cousins, or even Russell Wilson, despite his connections to the Steelers. The focus seems to be on allowing Pickett a third season to prove his capability beyond securing playoff victories, a feat the team has not achieved in a record seven years.
With Trubisky's recent release and Rudolph's impending free agency, Pickett remains the only quarterback currently under contract. Observers are keenly watching how General Manager Omar Khan and Coach Tomlin will navigate the quarterback situation moving forward.
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