Paxton Lynch

Lynch was brought in to compete with Devlin Hodges and Mason Rudolph for the backup quarterback role. Pittsburgh decided to keep both of their 2019 backups and move on from Lynch. Hodges closed out last year as Pittsburgh's starter but did so in a miserable loss to the Ravens. He completed just nine passes and was held to 95 yards through the air. The Steelers appear to be banking on a healthy season from Ben Roethlisberger this year.

Serving as backup to Devlin Hodges Lynch was not called upon to play against Baltimore. He has not played an offensive snap since 2017 and has one year remaining on his contract heading into 2020.

Hodges started this past Sunday's loss to the Jets but played poorly and was relieved by Mason Rudolph, who suffered a shoulder injury during the contest. Therefore, Hodges will get the nod again, but Lynch will be ready if the undrafted rookie struggles again. Lynch last played in two games for the Broncos in 2017, completing 67 percent of passes for 295 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions.

The 2016 first-rounder spent the preseason with the Seahawks but was let go at September's roster deadline and joined the Steelers' practice squad Sept. 17. Lynch provides some additional depth at quarterback with Ben Roethlisberger (elbow) on injured reserve and Mason Rudolph dealing with a concussion. Lynch will serve as the No. 2 quarterback behind Devlin Hodges this week against the Chargers with Rudolph sidelined.