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Tagged: Ben Roethlisberger (108 Results)

Nov
10

Steelers express “cautious optimism” regarding Roethlisberger injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly cautiously optimistic that quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER will be available for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Roethlisberger suffered injuries to both of his knees on aMore hit late in the second quarter of last Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. Roethlisberger left after the hit but returned for the second half and played well. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Nov
9

Big Ben overcomes knee injury, throws 3 touchdowns vs. Cowboys

Pittsburgh quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER shook off a knee injury that forced him to the locker room late in the first half of Sunday’s comeback win over the Dallas Cowboys. Roethlisberger threw 3 touchdowns in the game, including the game-winner late in the fourth quarter.

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Sep
15

Roethlisberger returns to action on Monday Night Football, RB Conner exits with injury

Pittsburgh quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER played for the first time in 365 days on Monday night, looking like his old self with 3 touchdown passes in a victory over the New YorkMore Giants. Big Ben, of course, missed much of last season due to right elbow surgery. The news was not all good for the Steelers, however. Starting running back JAMES CONNER, who was dogged by injuries the past three seasons, left the game with an ankle injury after gaining just 9 yards on 6 carries. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune

Factoid: Old quarterbacks

Researching Pittsburgh this week, I see that camp reports on Ben Roethlisberger have been very positive. He's 38 and coming off a major elbow injury, but he's been feeling good and throwing well at camp -- says it's the first time his elbow hasn't hurt in years. Can he put up top numbers?  more »

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Aug
7

Pittsburgh WR Johnson feeling good, excited for Roethlisberger return

Second-year Pittsburgh wide receiver DIONTAE JOHNSON had an impressive rookie season in 2019, despite catching most of his passes from second and third-string quarterbacks. Johnson is working his way back afterMore sports hernia surgery in February, and he is looking forward to catching passes from star quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER in 2020. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Aug
5

Roethlisberger says 2019 elbow injury was different than any other

Pittsburgh quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER spoke about his season-ending injury for the first time recently, saying that the pain in his elbow was unlike any that he had ever felt before. Roethlisberger’sMore season ended when he had to have surgery to reattach three torn flexor tendons in his right elbow. Big Ben added that he was told such an injury was never suffered by a quarterback before. Fortunately for Roethlisberger and his fantasy owners, his arm is feeling good now and he has not had any setbacks. Less

Source: ESPN.com

May
25

Wideout says Big Ben is back after throwing session

The Pittsburgh Steelers held a throwing session recently, and star wide receiver JUJU SMITH-SCHUSTER came away impressed by what he saw from veteran quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER. Smith-Schuster said the missing pieceMore last season was Big Ben, adding that he thinks the Steelers are going to have a big year with the veteran signal-caller back at the helm. Less

Source: NFL.com

May
21

Roethlisberger throws with teammates

Pittsburgh quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER released a video this week that showed him slinging passes to teammates, providing more evidence that he is fully recovered from elbow surgery in September. Prior toMore the video, Roethlisberger had stated that his rehab was going well and he had no doubts about his availability for the upcoming season. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Around the NFL: Roethlisberger Rebound?

It's been surprising to me how little fondness there is for Ben Roethlisberger in early rankings and drafts. He finishes outside the top 15 in the Experts Poll, and wasn't particularly coveted in either of our draft or auction competitions.   more »

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May
11

Tomlin “extremely confident” that Roethlisberger will be ready for season opener

Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin said late last week that he is “extremely confident” that veteran quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER will be ready to roll for the 2020 season opener. Roethlisberger wasMore limited to just over two games last season due to an elbow injury that required surgery on his throwing arm in September. Big Ben is reportedly doing well and on schedule with his rehabilitation program. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune

Apr
30

Steelers content with backup QB situation

Pittsburgh GM Kevin Colbert said this week that the Steelers are comfortable heading into the upcoming season with MASON RUDOLPH as the backup quarterback behind BEN ROETHLISBERGER. With Big Ben injuredMore last year, Rudolph appeared in 10 games for the Steelers. While his stat line wasn’t horrible, Pittsburgh struggled to turn those games into wins. Less

Source: NFL.com

Apr
9

Roethlisberger expects to be ready for season opener

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER said earlier this week that he would have been able to participate at some level in OTA’s and team minicamps this spring. Big Ben is optimisticMore about his ability to return to full capacity in 2020, with GM Kevin Colbert even suggesting his quarterback might be better than ever due to the surgery and a lengthy period of rest. Less

Source: Team Blog

Apr
6

TE Ebron hopes to be “best friends” with new QB Rothlisberger

New Pittsburgh tight end ERIC EBRON has been a fan of Steelers quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER even before he joined the team in free agency. Ebron said recently that he would likeMore to become Big Ben’s “best friend”, getting to know his new quarterback so he can contribute early and often in the upcoming 2020 season. Ebron added that he is not fully recovered from his December ankle surgery, but he expects to be fully healthy by the start of the season. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Mar
23

Steelers QB Roethlisberger throwing without pain

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER has no doubts that he will be able to come back for the 2020 season and play well. Big Ben said that he is throwing withoutMore pain for the first time in years. Roethlisberger had surgery that involved three flexor tendons being reattached and was given the go-ahead to begin throwing a football around mid-February. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Feb
24

Roethlisberger cleared to throw

Pittsburgh quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER has been cleared to throw the football for the first time since September. Roethlisberger turns 38 in March and is fully expected to be ready for the start of the 2020 season. The Steelers offense struggled without Roethlisberger for most of last season.

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune

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