Pittsburgh Steelers
Ben Roethlisberger - #7 - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 241 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/02/1982 |
| Birthplace | Lima, OH |
| College | Miami (OH) |
| Years played | 10 |
| Drafted | 2004, 1st round, 11th pick by Steelers |
2012 STATS
| Rating | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 97.0 | 3265 | 26 |
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Ravens defeat Steelers in defensive struggle
The Ravens shut down Byron Leftwich, and Jacoby Jones supplied the offense they needed to grab control of the AFC North.
AFC North Spin cycle: Ravens inching away from pack
The Ravens took a big step toward gaining control in the AFC North by winning at Pittsburgh on Sunday night.
Key matchup: Ravens passing game vs. Steelers pass defense
Much rides on Ravens QB Joe Flacco's play on Sunday night, writes PFW senior editor Mike Wilkening.
Decision making among Leftwich's assets
With Ben Roethlisberger out with rib and shoulder injuries, the focus turns to how the Steelers' offense will function with backup Byron Leftwich at the controls.
Steelers promote LB McFadden
The Steelers promoted LB Marshall McFadden to the active roster and placed LB Chris Carter on injured reserve.
Steelers QB Roethlisberger has rare rib injury
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger has a rare rib injury that is a bigger concern than his shoulder injury.
Steelers rule Roethlisberger out for Sunday
The Steelers confirmed that QB Byron Leftiwch will start in Sunday night’s game against the Ravens for the injured Ben Roethlisberger.
Roethlisberger has sprained shoulder
Mike Tomlin called Ben Roethlisberger "questionable" with a sprained shoulder Tuesday but otherwise offered little detail.
Tuesday's 60-second rant: Injuries could dull 2012's best one-two prime-time punch
What appeared to be great NFL drama in Week 11 took a potentially big hit with three significant QB injuries.
Roethlisberger hurt, Steelers survive
The Steelers beat the Chiefs 16-13 in overtime on Monday night as Mike Wallace caught a TD pass and Ben Roethlisberger injured his right shoulder.
AFC North Spin cycle: Bengals primed to rally?
The Bengals started the second half with a huge win. Now, can they make a run? We explore in the AFC North "Spin cycle."
Steelers sign WR Gilreath, release DT Ta'amu
The Steelers promoted WR David Gilreath to the active roster from the practice squad and released rookie DT Alameda Ta'amu.
Once again, Steelers' defense in strong form
The Steelers' defense is again one of the NFL's best, and there are many reasons for Pittsburgh's success, the way we hear it.
Key matchup: Chiefs pass defense vs. Steelers passing game
How the Chiefs cope with the Steelers' potent passing game will be a story line to watch on Monday night.
Steelers WR Sanders plans to fight league fine
Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders plans to contest the $15,000 penalty he received from the league for a supposedly fake injury.
PLAYER NEWS
Roethlisberger wrapped up the season with three touchdown passes in a 24-10 win over the Browns on Sunday.|||||||
He was 15 of 23 passing for 134 yards. Roethlisberger had 26 touchdowns and just eight interceptions on the season.
Roethlisberger has apologized to offensive coordinator Todd Haley for his comments following a 27-24 overtime loss to Dallas last Sunday.|||||||
Roethlisberger took Haley to task over the team's inability to feature tight end Heath Miller in the second half and wondered why the Steelers didn't stay in the no-huddle offense. The quarterback says he was frustrated after Pittsburgh (7-7) lost for the fourth time in five games and that he was unable to keep his emotions under control. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Roethlisberger and Haley were on the same page.
Roethlisberger had 339 yards and two touchdowns Sunday against Dallas but was sacked four times and threw a key interception in overtime during a 27-24 loss to Dallas.|||||||
The performance came in Roethlisberger's second game back from a shoulder injury. He had 285 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in a loss to San Diego on Dec. 9. After losing four of five, the Steelers (7-7) trail AFC North rival Cincinnati by a game for the second wild card spot. They host the Bengals next week.
Roethlisberger went 22 of 42 for three touchdowns and an interception against the Chargers on Sunday.|||||||
It was Roethlisberger's first game after missing three weeks due to injury.
Though the Steelers confirmed Roethlisberger will return to the starting lineup on Sunday against San Diego after missing three weeks due to injury, Roethlisberger will take the field with a little extra protection. Roethlisberger will play with a custom-fit rib/chest compression shirt and a layer of Kevlar-lined composite in his shoulder pads to help absorb hits to his clavicle and shoulder joint regions.|||||||
The padding, made by Unequal Technologies, has grown popular across the NFL. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick wore a similar compression shirt after injuring his ribs a few years ago and dozens of players - including Pittsburgh safety Troy Polamalu and linebacker James Harrison - use Unequal CRT in their helmets.
