Steelers Prep Mason Rudolph to Start, Hope for Big Ben’s Return

Mason Rudolph #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass during the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Sept. 15, 2019. Joe Sargent/Getty Images

Backup quarterback Mason Rudolph will be ready to go Sunday for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but coach Mike Tomlin is leaving the door open for Ben Roethlisberger to start against the Los Angeles Chargers.