Steelers, Dolphins Face Preseason QB Battles Amid Key Injuries

As NFL teams finalize their rosters ahead of the 2025 season, quarterback battles are heating up across several franchises. The Miami Dolphins face a crucial decision between veteran Zach Wilson and rookie Quinn Ewers for the backup quarterback role, with Ewers showing significant promise in preseason action. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Steelers are evaluating their backup quarterback position behind starter Aaron Rodgers, with Skylar Thompson emerging as a strong contender over Mason Rudolph due to his impressive preseason performances, drawing praise from former players and coaches. The Steelers also suffered a setback with first-round pick Derrick Harmon sustaining a knee injury, opening opportunities for rookie Yahya Black to step up on the defensive line. In New York, the Giants have named former Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson as the starter, but rookie Jaxson Dart's strong preseason showing keeps the competition alive. Wilson's performance has had ups and downs, and the Giants’ pairing of Wilson, Winston, and Dart highlights their efforts to stabilize the quarterback position after years of inconsistency.