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 |
Steelers restructure Roethlisberger's contract
The Steelers and QB Ben Roethlisberger agreed to a restructured contract on Thursday, Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette first reported.
Steelers QB Roethlisberger to start Sunday
QB Ben Roethlisberger will start on Sunday against the Chargers, head coach Mike Tomlin announced.
Thursday's 60-second rant: Injury spillover continues to warrant special attention
PFW executive editor Dan Arkush still has injuries on the brain with the NFL continuing to feel a world of hurt entering Week 14.
Week 14 QB tips: Wilson could go off on Cards
Russell Wilson has put up solid numbers at home and could be a strong play vs. the Cardinals in our late-week fantasy QB tips.
Steelers rule Roethlisberger out for Sunday
The Steelers officially ruled QB Ben Roethlisberger (shoulder) out for Sunday’s game against the Ravens.
Fantasy QB Tips: Dalton should stay hot
Andy Dalton and Matt Schaub should keep their hot streaks going but this may be the week to sit Josh Freeman, according to our late-week fantasy QB tips.
AFC North, NFC East games highlight schedule
It's lucky Week 13 in the NFL, with some teams in position to clinch playoff spots. Will Ben Roethisberger be cleared to play vs. the Ravens?
Report: Leftwich fractured two ribs, likely out for Week 12
Steelers QB Byron Leftwich fractured two ribs in Sunday night’s loss to the Ravens and is unlikely to start in Week 12, according to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen.
Packers, Steelers positioning for stretch run
Playmaking quarterbacks and restored health could carry two of the NFL's most storied franchises in January.
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 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.
Quarterback injuries mar terrific matchups
Week 11 has some gems on the schedule, but many marred by potential QB injuries. Here's a look at the slate as we head for the final third of the season.
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.
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.
