There may be nothing more widely discussed in football that nobody wants to see happen than the backup quarterback position, especially when there is a competition to decide exactly who will serve that role. For the Pittsburgh Steelers, toward the end of Ben Roethlisberger’s career, the position has been a real point of focus.
In the end, the predictable played out, with Mason Rudolph and Dwayne Haskins making the 53-man roster. Rudolph appears to be set to resume his direct backup role that he has occupied for the past two seasons. Joshua Dobbs is also on the Reserve/Injured List (and is not eligible to be designated for return).