Who is the best quarterback in Steelers history? Here are the top 12, ranked by their rating in 17-0 — the free game where you draft an all-time roster and simulate whether it can go a perfect 17-0 season. Terry Bradshaw (1970s) tops the list at 90.
The ranking
Best Steelers quarterbacks ever · rating out of 100
- 1Terry Bradshaw
Steelers · 1970s90 - 2Ben Roethlisberger
Steelers · 2010s88 - 3Russell Wilson
Steelers · 2020s78 - 4Neil O'Donnell
Steelers · 1990s76 - 5Kordell Stewart
Steelers · 1990s76 - 6Bobby Layne
Steelers · 1960s72 - 7Kenny Pickett
Steelers · 2020s70 - 8Joe Gilliam
Steelers · 1970s70 - 9Mark Malone
Steelers · 1980s70 - 10Tommy Maddox
Steelers · 2000s70 - 11Bubby Brister
Steelers · 1980s70 - 12Justin Fields
Steelers · 2020s70
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