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Despite ‘sucky circumstance,’ Rudolph eager to prove himself

Here comes Mason Rudolph.

The second-year quarterback takes over as the Steelers' starter for the 2019-20 campaign after Ben Roethlisberger's season abruptly ended due to elbow surgery.

Roethlisberger went 8 for 15 for 75 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions in one half of play in the Steelers' Week 2 28-26 loss to the Seahawks before exiting the game. One day later, the team announced the elbow injury required surgery, moving Rudolph into the starting role for the remainder of the year.

In relief of Roethlisberger, Rudolph got his first taste of regular-season NFL action — and he tested well, going 12 of 19 for 112 yards with two touchdowns and one interception.