Tagged: Ben Roethlisberger (108 Results)
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 a… More 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
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
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 York… More 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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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 after… More 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
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’s… More 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
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 piece… More 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
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 to… More 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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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 was… More 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
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 injured… More 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
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 optimistic… More 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
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 like… More 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
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 without… More 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
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