It has been a tough five weeks for Mason Rudolph, who has been thrust into the national spotlight because of two incidents that had traumatic -—or near-traumatic — consequences. And how he handles what has transpired could have an effect on what happens with the Steelers.
Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph scrambles away from Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Darron Lee Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, at Heinz Field.Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph is introduced Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, at Heinz Field.Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph goes after Browns defensive end Myles Garrett near the end of the game Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland.Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph reaches to take down Browns safety Juston Burris after he threw an interception to him in the fourth quarter Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland.Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph ends up on the ground as the Browns and Steelers fight near the end of the game Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland.Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph is helped off the field after being knocked out by Ravens free safety Earl Thomas Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, at Heinz Field.Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph goes through drills during afternoon practice Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph throws a strike to wide receiver Johnny Holton as Panthers defensive back Rashaan Gaulden pressures Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph drops back to pass during minicamp drills Thursday, June 13, 2019, at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph stretches during practice Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph drops back to pass against the Dolphins in the first quarter Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, at Heinz Field.Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph walks off with his head down after losing to the 49ers Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph drops back to pass during practice Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph congratulates wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster after scoring a touchdown against the Dolphins Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, at Heinz Field.Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph drops back to pass under pressure against the Rams Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, at Heinz Field.
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