 The Steelers won the AFC Central with a 10–6 record and stumbled into the playoffs, but were quickly dispatched by the Los Angeles Raiders.In 1984, Stoudt left the NFL and signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League.During the third game of the season which was the home opener for the Pittsburgh Maulers on March 11 at Three Rivers Stadium, Stoudt was heckled and pelted with snowballs by the fans.