Steelers cut ties with veteran QB in new 53-man roster prediction

The Pittsburgh Steelers are the middle of a quarterback conundrum, likely forcing the team to cut a veteran signal caller when the final 53-man roster is due.

>Featuring plenty of surprising decisions, such as the battle between Mason Rudolph and Will Howard, an undrafted free agent center beating out Ryan McCollum, Eli Heidenreich finding a spot thanks to his positional versatility, or even a surprising injured reserve placement, here's a look at our updated Steelers 53-man prediction.

OffenseQuarterbacks (3)

Aaron Rodgers • >Will Howard • >Drew Allar (rookie)Running backs (4)

Jaylen Warren • >Rico Dowdle • >Kaleb Johnson • >Eli Heidenreich (rookie)Wide receiver (6)

DK Metcalf • >Michael Pittman Jr. • >Roman Wilson • >Germie Bernard (rookie) • >Ben Skowronek • >Kaden Wetjen (rookie)Tight end (3)

Pat Freiermuth • >Darnell Washington • >Robert TonyanFullback (1)

Riley Nowakowski (rookie)Offensive tackle (3)

Troy Fautanu • >Dylan Cook • >Max Iheanachor (rookie)Note: Broderick Jones is placed injured reserve in this scenario.

>Offensive guard (4)

Mason McCormick • >Spencer Anderson • >Brock Hoffman • >Gennings Dunker (rookie)Center (2)

Zach Frazier • >Greg Crippen (rookie)DefenseDefensive line (6)

Cameron Heyward • >Keeanu Benton • >Derrick Harmon • >Yahya Black • >Sebastian Joseph-Day • >Esezi OtomewoLinebacker (4)

Patrick Queen • >Payton Wilson • >Cole Holcomb • >Malik HarrisonEdge rusher (4)

T.J. Watt • >Nick Herbig • >Alex Highsmith • >Jack SawyerCornerback (6)

Joey Porter Jr. • >Jamel Dean • >Brandin Echols • >Asante Samuel Jr. • >Donte Kent • >Daylen Everette (rookie)Safety (4)

Jalen Ramsey • >DeShon Elliott • >Jaquan Brisker • >Robert Spears-Jennings (rookie)Special teamsKicker (1)

Chris BoswellPunter (1)

Cameron JohnstonLong snapper (1)

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>This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers 53-man roster prediction update: Howard beats out Rudolph