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FILE - In this Jan. 31, 1988, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams prepares to let go of a pass during first quarter of Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos in San Diego. Brock Purdy's bid to join the select group of quarterbacks to go from a backup for most of the season to a Super Bowl starter got derailed when he suffered his own injury in the NFC championship game. There have been several examples of backups leading a team to the big game. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Super Bowl backup QBs have shined from Hostetler to Foles

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs for a touchdown against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Mahomes the old man among 4 NFL conference title game QBs

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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris, right, celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver George Pickens (14) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Steelers going for playoff spot as Browns visit in finale

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Dec. 20 1921 — Baseball Commissioner Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis casts the deciding vote to return to best-of-seven World Series from the best-of...

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) looks to pass against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL preseason football game on Aug. 28, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Rudolph is in the mix to start on Sunday, Dec. 18, at Carolina with starting QB Kenny Pickett in the concussion protocol. Rudolph has been inactive all season while working with the third string behind Pickett and Mitch Trubisky. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Steelers QB Rudolph eyeing one last shot in Pittsburgh

By Will Graves Dec. 14, 2022 04:26 PM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) flips the ball in the air after scoring a touchdown on a 76-yard punt return during the first half of an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022,. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Rams become 8th defending Super Bowl champ with losing mark

By Josh Dubow Dec. 07, 2022 02:20 AM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Harris, running game gives Steelers offense an identity

By Will Graves Dec. 05, 2022 03:14 PM EST

APTOPIX—Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Levi Wallace (29) dives to make an interception on a pass to Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Mike Thomas (80) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Colts, Steelers eager to show they can shine in prime time

By Michael Marot Nov. 27, 2022 01:10 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts head coach Jeff Saturday on the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Indianapolis, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Colts try to turn tables on Steelers dominance in series

By Michael Marot Nov. 25, 2022 12:22 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson is tackled after a catch by New Orleans Saints linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) and New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor (27) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Steelers WR Diontae Johnson becoming a highly paid decoy

By Will Graves Nov. 22, 2022 02:23 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine (34) carries Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Levi Wallace (29) on his way to a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Steelers defense coming up short against quality opponents

By Will Graves Nov. 21, 2022 04:43 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt walks off the field following an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. The Steelers won 20-10. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Watt's presence provides Steelers with a glimmer of hope

By Will Graves Nov. 14, 2022 12:37 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) passes during the first half of an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Drafting Jalen Hurts was right call for undefeated Eagles

By Dan Gelston Nov. 13, 2022 01:56 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield takes questions during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
New quarterbacks not working out across NFL this season

By Stephen Whyno And Michael Marot Nov. 10, 2022 06:51 PM EST

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) looks on before an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Orchard Park, NY. Watt returned to practice this week after tearing his left pectoral in Week 1 against Cincinnati and didn't rule out playing on Sunday, Oct. 30, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko, File)
Watt's injury altered Steelers path to contention in 2022

By Will Graves Nov. 07, 2022 02:25 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) evades a tackle by Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55) during the first half of an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Steelers rookie QB Kenny Pickett learning on the job

By Will Graves Nov. 03, 2022 03:49 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints defensive end Payton Turner (98) sacks Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Henry, McCaffrey shine with milestone games

By Josh Dubow Nov. 02, 2022 02:06 AM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) warms up before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
AP source: Bears acquire WR Claypool from Steelers

By Will Graves Nov. 01, 2022 02:24 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) catches a touchdown pass against Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) and cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (25) during the first half of an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
'End of the road' indeed as Steelers limp into bye reeling

By Will Graves Oct. 31, 2022 02:02 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) looks on before an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Orchard Park, NY. Watt returned to practice this week after tearing his left pectoral in Week 1 against Cincinnati and didn't rule out playing on Sunday, Oct. 30, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko, File)
Steelers star LB T.J. Watt nearing a return from pec injury

By Will Graves Oct. 28, 2022 02:34 PM EDT