The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to pursue a veteran quarterback with familiarity with newly named offensive coordinator Arthur Smith’s offense during the free agency period this offseason.
The Steelers quarterback situation is murky after former first-round pick and quarterback Kenny Pickett was benched in favor of Mason Rudolph at the end of the season and for the playoffs. Pickett finished the 2023 season with 2,070 yards passing, six touchdown passes, and four interceptions.
Tomlin said he still believes in Kenny Pickett as the team’s starting quarterback but does want there to be competition for that role, whether that be from Rudolph, who is a pending free agent, or elsewhere.
“There will be competition there,” Tomlin said. “There’s always competition in this thing. We don’t anoint anyone. I’m appreciative of his efforts and where he is and excited about continuing to work with him. But certainly, he will be challenged from a competition perspective. Moving forward. competition brings the best out in all of us.”
The Steelers are expected to go after Ryan Tannehill
The Steelers reportedly have a quarterback in mind to bring competition into the locker room. According to Mike Garafolo with the NFL Network, the Steelers are expected to try and sign Ryan Tannehill:
“With new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, the expectation is Pittsburgh will explore adding free agent Ryan Tannehill, who had his best years with the Titans while Smith was the OC there.”
Tannehill had success with Arthur Smith
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