Rudolph: My goal is to be starting QB for Steelers in 2022

Mason Rudolph wants to be the future starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

"That's my goal, to be a starting quarterback in this league and for our team, and I'm working toward that goal every single day," Rudolph said when asked about his 2022 aspirations, according to ESPN's Brooke Pryor.

Rudolph is penciled in behind Ben Roethlisberger on the Steelers' depth chart for 2021. However, the future remains unclear for the 39-year-old Roethlisberger, and Rudolph is the only passer on the team's roster under contract for next season after signing a one-year extension worth $5 million.

The Steelers made Rudolph a third-round pick in 2018, eyeing him as Roethlisberger's possible successor. The 25-year-old didn't play during his rookie campaign, but he received an extended look as a starter in 2019 due to an injury to Roethlisberger, throwing 13 touchdown passes against nine interceptions over 10 games.

Rudolph also made one start last season, throwing for two touchdowns and one interception with 315 yards against the Cleveland Browns in Week 17.

Pittsburgh has added to its quarterback room this offseason, signing Dwayne Haskins and bringing back Josh Dobbs on a one-year deal. Rudolph said he's excited about the increased competition.

"I think you're always excited and looking forward to competition. You know that it's going to be there each and every year, it's just a matter of who," Rudolph said.