The Latest Breaking News from Mason Rudolph

PITTSBURGH — The strange midweek quarterback competition at Steelers headquarters this week might not be a competition after all. Offensive coordinator Matt Canada might have tipped the hand of the coaching staff when he met with reporters Thursday morning.

Mason Rudolph makes it clear he loves his teammates.

Starter Kenny Pickett could miss Sunday’s game as he is currently in concussion protocol.

Is it Mason Rudolph time?

PITTSBURGH — When Ben Roethlisberger retired after 18 seasons, it did more than bring to an end the longest chapter of one of the greatest players in Steelers history. It created what quietly was a landmark moment for the franchise.

Mason Rudolph does not expect to be traded before the deadline.

Pomp and circumstance will be part of the proceedings when the Steelers and Dolphins face off Sunday night, with the hosts honoring their 1972 Super Bowl team, the same one that pushed through Pittsburgh in the AFC championship en route to the only unbeaten season in NFL history.

PITTSBURGH — A quarterback timeline that gets more fascinating every day:

Mike Tomlin doesn't have a quarterback debate on his hands — not yet. But he might in another week, and it all depends on the player who was abruptly benched two weeks ago after a halftime locker room incident.