The NFL offseason is formally below method with the start of the brand new league yr this week.
Let’s check out a few of the largest winners and losers from Thursday’s motion and offers.
Winner: Mason Rudolph, quarterback, Pittsburgh Steelers
It’s not the quarterback anyone was anticipating or ready for, however the Pittsburgh Steelers lastly do, actually, have signed a quarterback this offseason.
They introduced again Mason Rudolph, who already has an intensive historical past with the staff on a two-year contract. It’s a good win for Rudolph as a result of relying on what occurs with the quarterback carousel in free company he would possibly even have a possibility to begin and throw deep passes to DK Metcalf and George Pickens.
If the Steelers usher in Aaron Rodgers, he nonetheless would possibly get an opportunity to play later within the season if a 41-year-old Rodgers doesn’t play in 17 video games. Or play successfully. Both method, it’s a excellent spot for Rudolph.
Loser: C.J. Stroud, quarterback, Houston Texans
Excellent news for Stroud: the Texans have made some dramatic adjustments to their offensive line this offseason, hoping to deal with what was an enormous difficulty and weak spot through the 2024 season.
Dangerous information for Stroud: they may have actually made the offensive line worse than it already was.
