DNP on Thursday
Rudolph did not play in Thursday night's preseason finale against the Bills.
Rudolph has likely already secured the backup quarterback role behind Aaron Rodgers to start the 2026 regular season. Thursday night's contest once again saw a half of Will Howard (head) and a half of Drew Allar at quarterback, leaving Rudolph to rest with Rodgers as they await the regular season.
More Pittsburgh Steelers Fantasy Football News
Kaleb Johnson
Getting moved to Packers
The Steelers are expected to trade Johnson to the Packers, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
Kaden Wetjen
Makes impact on special teams Thursday
Wetjen caught one of two targets for seven yards, gained 17 yards on his only kickoff return and added 61 yards and a touchdown on four punt returns in Thursday's 28-27 preseason loss to the Bills.
Eli Heidenreich
Gets into end zone against Bills
Heidenreich carried the ball nine times for 35 yards and a touchdown while adding 47 yards on two kickoff returns during Thursday's 28-27 preseason loss to Buffalo.
Germie Bernard
Finds end zone in final exhibition game
Bernard caught one of two targets for a 13-yard touchdown in Thursday's 28-27 preseason loss to the Bills.
Drew Allar
Makes little impact in preseason finale
Allar completed nine of 18 passes for 88 yards without a touchdown or interception in Thursday's 28-27 preseason loss to the Bills.
Will Howard
Has possible concussion
Howard (head) is being evaluated for a potential concussion after Thursday's preseason finale against the Bills, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Aaron Rodgers
Won't play Thursday
Rodgers isn't in uniform for Thursday's preseason contest at Buffalo, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
DK Metcalf
Agrees to restructured contract
Metcalf (undisclosed) has agreed to a restructured contract with the Steelers, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Michael Pittman Jr.
Present at practice Monday
Pittman (right ankle) was in pads and going through stretching during Monday's practice, Alan Saunders of Steelers Now reports.
DK Metcalf
Returns to practice Monday
Metcalf (undisclosed) returned to practice Monday after having been sidelined since Aug. 8, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.