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Steelers’ Tomlin: ‘All Options’ On The Table At QB In 2022
Jan 18, 2022, 1:00 PM
Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers laughs with head coach Mike Tomlin during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on November 22, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says all options are on the table when it comes to finding a starting quarterback in 2022.
Ben Roethlisberger is likely heading toward retirement after 18 years. Backups Mason Rudolph and Dwayne Haskins will get a chance to compete for the job, but Tomlin did not rule out using free agency or the NFL draft.
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Tomlin did indicate offensive coordinator Matt Canada will return for a second year, but added that longtime defensive coordinator Keith Butler and general manager Kevin Colbert could both retire in the coming months.
The Steelers lost to the Chiefs in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs this past Sunday by a score of 42-21 in Kansas City.
