The NFL offseason is formally underneath method with the start of the brand new league 12 months this week.
Let’s check out a few of the greatest 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, in reality, have signed a quarterback this offseason.
They introduced again Mason Rudolph, who already has an in depth historical past with the workforce 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 may even have a chance to begin and throw deep passes to DK Metcalf and George Pickens.
If the Steelers usher in Aaron Rodgers, he nonetheless may 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 superb spot for Rudolph.
Loser: C.J. Stroud, quarterback, Houston Texans
Excellent news for Stroud: the Texans have made some dramatic modifications to their offensive line this offseason, hoping to deal with what was a large concern and weak point in the course of the 2024 season.
Unhealthy information for Stroud: they may have actually made the offensive line worse than it already was.