The Steelers have placed Mason Rudolph on IR

Related players: Devlin Hodges

Hodges will get the start with Paxton Lynch the backup in Week 17. It's a big game for Pittsburgh who is still alive for a playoff berth. They need to beat the Ravens, who are resting most of their players, and also need a Titans loss.

Steelers’ QB Mason Rudolph is expected to miss Sunday’s game against Baltimore with a left shoulder injury, per league sources.

As Schefter said, it’s Hodges as starter and Lynch as backup in Week 17 for Pittsburgh.

QB Mason Rudolph (left shoulder) was being evaluated after the game.

RB James Conner (quad) was knocked out in the first half.

Related players: Benny Snell, Devlin Hodges, Jaylen Samuels

HC Mike Tomlin didn't offer any other specifics about the injuries. But the reporter added Rudolph was in clear pain, wincing with every step as he walked and moved gingerly in the locker room. Heading into Week 17 it looks like Hodges could be back at QB with Snell and Samuels getting the work at RB.

Steelers make it official and announce QB Devlin Hodges will start Sunday vs. Cleveland.

Related players: Mason Rudolph

This is what it looked like we were heading for on Monday when Ian Rapoport broke some news started to break about a possible switch. Hodges sparked the team during their victory over the Bengals and HC Mike Tomlin is hoping for the same in a rematch against the Browns.

The Steelers have a QB decision to make, as Devlin Hodges gives them a spark and may continue to do so.

Related players: Mason Rudolph

Rapoport said the change to Hodges helped them in the win over Cincy. HC Mike Tomlin will have a decision to make this week leading up to Week 13, despite many in the organization thinking Rudolph would be the eventual successor to Ben Roethlisberger. Keep in mind, Rudolph struggled against the Browns, the game that everyone is talking about because of the fight.

Steelers QB Mason Rudolph was still in the concussion protocol as of Tuesday afternoon, according to Mark Kaboly of The Athletic.

Related players: Devlin Hodges

This despite a recent report stating that Rudolph was cleared by an independent neurologist to play in the days leading up to Sunday night's game, the story said. Other reports say the Steelers, after their Week 7 bye, plan to start Rudolph Week 8 against the Dolphins. If he doesn't clear protocol, it will be Hodges in Week 8.

Steelers QB Mason Rudolph is eyeing a Week 8 return to the lineup, per source.

Related players: Devlin Hodges

Fowler went on to say in his tweet Rudolph is planning to be cleared from concussion protocol as team comes off bye this week, and prepares for the Dolphins on Monday Night Football - assuming there are no unexpected setbacks.