Steelers Interested In Veteran NFL Backup Quarterback: Report

PITTSBURGH, PA — The Steelers search for a new quarterback could lead them to Miami, where Dolphins quarterback Jacoby Brissett is set to become a free agent.

The Steelers are considering Brissett as a candidate to succeed Ben Roethlisberger, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported. Roethlisberger recently retired after 18 years with the team.

Brissett last year was the backup to Dolphins starter Tua Tagovailoa. He was a third-round draft pick of the New England Patriots in 2016, then traded after his rookie season to the Indianapolis Colts. He was the primary starter there in 2017 and 2019.

Brissett's record as a starting quarterback is 14-23. Subbing for Tagovailoa last year, he was 2-3 in games he started.

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