Report: Steelers expect to keep Rudolph despite trade interest

The Pittsburgh Steelers have no intention of trading away quarterback Mason Rudolph despite receiving recent trade interest from multiple teams, a source told The Athletic's Mark Kaboly.

Ahead of Tuesday's deadline for teams to finalize their 53-man rosters, Pittsburgh would only consider trading the 27-year-old if it received a very strong offer.

Rudolph seems to be behind both Mitch Trubisky and Kenny Pickett in the battle to replace Ben Roethlisberger as the team's starting signal-caller.

Both Trubisky and Pickett impressed over three preseason contests.

Rudolph is set to enter his fifth season in Pittsburgh. He racked up a 5-4-1 record in 10 career starts. The Oklahoma State product played extensively during the 2019 season, starting eight contests and passing for 1,765 yards and 13 touchdowns.

The 2018 third-round pick is set to earn $3 million in base salary and can become a free agent at the end of the 2022 season.

Head coach Mike Tomlin hasn't named a starter ahead of the Steelers' season opener.

"We'll go through our normal procedure this time of year, and we'll disclose it to you at our leisure," he said following the team's final preseason game Sunday.

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