Steelers plan to keep four QBs on 53-man roster
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Steelers keeping four quarterbacks on the roster
Mike McCarthy, head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, said it is 'a very accurate evaluation' to expect all four of his quarterbacks to make the 53-man roster. He made the comments after the preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills, per ESPN.
The four quarterbacks are starter Aaron Rodgers, veteran backup Mason Rudolph, second-year quarterback Will Howard, and rookie Drew Allar. McCarthy said he has been impressed by all four and expressed confidence in their futures with the organization.
This would be the first time in McCarthy's 18-year head coaching career that he has kept four quarterbacks on his Week 1 roster.
What this means for your roster
Carrying four quarterbacks tightens the rest of the 53-man roster by one spot, which can squeeze out a depth skill player. That is worth monitoring as final cuts are announced. Rodgers is the starter and the only Steeler quarterback worth owning in redraft formats. Rudolph has handcuff value in deeper leagues given his familiarity with the offense. Howard and Allar are dynasty stashes only.