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Tagged: Ben Roethlisberger (108 Results)

Factoid: Trevor Lawrence

It's hard to believe what we saw last night. Not only was it one of the more unbelievable comebacks in NFL history, regular season or playoffs, but it was also one of the unlikeliest turnarounds. Rare is a quarterback so bad and so good in the same game.   more »

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Factoid: Pat Freiermuth

The Steelers will have a new quarterback this year, and I’m thinking that will probably be a good thing for Pat Freiermuth. I think he’s a good tight end, and I’d like to see him get more chances to make some plays downfield.   more »

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Jan
28

Roethlisberger announces retirement after 18 seasons

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER officially announced his retirement on Thursday after spending 18 NFL seasons with the team. The announcement was not unexpected, with Big Ben having indicated in lateMore December that the 2021 season would be his last. With Roethlisberger officially retired, fantasy owners can expect a quarterback competition between fellow signal-callers MASON RUDOLPH and DWAYNE HASKINS ahead of the 2022 season. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune

Jan
21

Quarterback competition on tap for Steelers

With the BEN ROETHLISBERGER era officially over in Pittsburgh, the Steelers will head into the 2022 season with a quarterback competition looming. Quarterbacks MASON RUDOLPH and DWAYNE HASKINS have reportedly beenMore told that they will compete to become Big Ben’s successor. Rudolph was the backup quarterback last year and is heading into his fifth season with the Steelers after being selected in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Haskins, meanwhile, was signed by Pittsburgh last January after he was released by the Washington Football Team. Haskins was selected with the 15th overall pick in the 2019 draft. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Factoid: Ben Roethlisberger

Ben Roethlisberger is likely coming to the end of his regular-season career on Sunday, and he’s limping to the finish line. He was pretty dreadful on Monday night against the Browns.  more »

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Dec
20

Steelers offense disappears in win vs. Titans

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Tennessee Titans in real football on Sunday, but the fantasy outcome was likely a disaster for most owners. Pittsburgh star running back NAJEE HARRIS had justMore 26 total yards while lead wide receiver DIONTAE JOHNSON managed just 48 total yards. The only Steelers player to reach the end zone was BEN ROETHLISBERGER, who did so with his first rushing touchdown in three years. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune

Ask the Experts: What lesser player will do more in fantasy playoffs?

ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Which lesser player will do more in the fantasy playoffs?  more »

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Oct
6

Steelers QB Roethlisberger dealing with “hip issues”

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said on Tuesday that veteran quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER “has some hip issues”. Tomlin did not elaborate, and it’s unclear whether he meant issues with eachMore hip or multiple issues with one hip. Big Ben suffered a left pectoral injury in Week #2 as the 39-year-old quarterback is starting to look like a 39-year-old quarterback. Fantasy owners will want to monitor Roethlisberger’s status in the days ahead. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Sep
24

Steelers QB Roethlisberger, WR Johnson miss practice

Pittsburgh quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER missed practice on Wednesday, although that is not unusual for the veteran signal-caller. Big Ben is dealing with an injured left pectoral muscle but said that heMore has “a lot of time to get ready to go” ahead of Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Wide receiver DIONTAE JOHNSON also missed practice on Wednesday due to a knee issue. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Sep
22

Steelers add QB Roethlisberger to injury report

Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin said on Tuesday that veteran quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER suffered a left pectoral injury at some point during Sunday’s loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Big BenMore typically has Wednesday off from practice, so fantasy owners will need to look for an update after practice tomorrow. Tomlin said that he “didn’t know specifically” when Roethlisberger was injured against the Raiders. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune

Ask the Experts: After Week 1, what will everyone be talking about?

ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: After Week 1, what will people be talking about?  more »

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Aug
23

Roethlisberger perfect in preseason debut

Veteran Pittsburgh quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER left Saturday night’s preseason game against the Detroit Lions after three series and a perfect 158.3 passer rating. Roethlisberger threw two touchdown passes to rookie second-roundMore tight end PAT FREIRMUTH, who may warrant a closer look even with the plethora of pass-catchers on the Steelers roster. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune

Around the NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers

In a couple of stories about Steelers rookie Najee Harris in recent weeks, we've debated how he might fare behind an offensive line that's declined in recent years. After yet another hit taken by that group yesterday, I'm starting to side with the skeptics.   more »

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Jun
3

Big Ben praises rookie RB Harris’ work ethic

Veteran Pittsburgh quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER praised the work ethic of rookie running back and first-round draft pick NAJEE HARRIS earlier this week. Roethlisberger said that Harris is working hard on theMore field and in the film room, asking good questions, and playing fast. Big Ben added that Harris will be “something to see” once everything really clicks. Less

Source: Team Blog

Apr
15

Steelers re-sign backup QB Dobbs

The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed quarterback JOSHUA DOBBS on Wednesday to a one-year contract to remain with the team. Dobbs is unlikely to help fantasy owners in 2021, considering he will likely be in line behind fellow quarterbacks BEN ROETHLISBERGER, MASON RUDOLPH, and DWAYNE HASKINS in Pittsburgh.

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune

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