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The Pittsburgh Steelers are now heading into Week 9 of the 2020 NFL season against the Dallas Cowboys. They were originally scheduled to have their bye in Week 8 but the previous COVID-19 outbreak in the Tennessee Titans camp forced them to have an earlier bye in Week 4 instead. Certain circumstances beyond their control […]

The 7-0 Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Dallas, Texas in Week 9 to take on the lowly Dallas Cowboys, who are only 2-6 on the season. The Steelers are the only undefeated team in the NFL and have been playing very well on both sides of the ball. The Cowboys, meanwhile, are a walking disaster and […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson didn’t play well enough to lead his team to a victory over division rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, and the 2019 MVP knows it. Pittsburgh pulled out a 28-24 win at M&T Bank Stadium, moving the Steelers to 7-0 on the season and placing them two games ahead of the […]

Prior to the start of the season, it wasn’t even certain if Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Connor was going to be able to take the field. That now feels like a thing of the past, with the 25-year-old cancer survivor now playing some of his best football in recent years. Steelers star quarterback Ben […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are clicking on all cylinders against the Cleveland Browns in Week 6. While quarterback Baker Mayfield continues to struggle, his counterpart under center in Ben Roethlisberger is finding ways to capitalize. The Steelers’ offense wasted no time taking advantage of Mayfield’s second pick of the day as Roethlisberger found wide receiver James […]

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Chase Claypool made quite an impact in Week 5, as he led his team to an impressive 38-29 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. The 22-year-old was filling in for the injured Diontae Johnson, and boy did he deliver. This led Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to send out a challenge for his young […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of just four remaining undefeated teams in the NFL while the heralded AFC North franchise is one of only two unbeaten teams left in the AFC. Nonetheless, the road won’t get any easier for the surging Steelers as the rival Cleveland Browns are up next on the schedule in Week […]

Ben Roethlisberger has been a workhorse throughout the course of his 17-year career, all of which spent with the Pittsburgh Steelers. “Big Ben” ranks 17th among all active players in games, and third in both comeback victories and game-winning drives. The two=time Super Bowl champion might well be bound for Canton someday. But Ben Roethlisberger […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers would love to get Chase Claypool more involved in the offense and they’re doing just that on Sunday. After the defense allowed a long touchdown run to Miles Sanders, Ben Roethlisberger connected with Claypool on a 32-yard touchdown pass against the Philadelphia Eagles. .@ChaseClaypool scores his second TD of the day! #HereWeGo […]

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald has seen his role change this season with the arrival of Eric Ebron Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger spoke about his good friend’s struggles so far this season. The 38-year-old shouldered the blame as to why McDonald’s numbers have been down this season. Via Matthew Marczi of Steelers Depot: “I think […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger feels that his momentum was put on hold thanks to the unfortunate postponement of their Week 4 matchup against the Tennessee Titans (per ESPN’s Brooke Pryor). Roethlisberger: “It's tough, especially for someone like myself who was just starting to get back into the flow of things," Roethlisberger said. "It's not […]

The Tennessee Titans have been the first team to suffer a notable outbreak of COVID-19 in the NFL. The team is apparently up to 9 cases of the virus, and the team’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend has been postponed. Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger spoke out on the COVID-19 outbreak on the […]

In 2018, then-Jacksonsville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey made it abundantly clear that he did not hold young Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen in the highest esteem. “I think Allen is trash,” Ramsey told GQ. “I don’t care what nobody say. He’s trash. And it’s gonna show too.” Ramsey disrespected a slew of quarterbacks in the interview, […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is at the cusp of making history this coming weekend. As the Steelers are set to face off against the Houston Texans in Week 3, the legendary quarterback is poised to play his 221st career game to blaze a new record for most games ever in franchise history. The 38-year-old […]

Coming off a week 1 victory against the New York Giants, the Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to continue their offensive-heavy approach as they face the Denver Broncos. Having scored the fourth fewest points in the league last year, following the loss of Ben Roethlisberger, its no surprise that the Steelers focus has been on the […]

Although Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has never been known for his mobility, it was enough to help him out-rush New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley in the 2020 NFL season opener. Ben Roethlisberger finished with nine yards to Barkley’s six during the 26-16 victory in Week 1. Backup quarterback Devlin Hodges took to […]

Ben Roethlisberger made his long-awaited return on Monday night for the Pittsburgh Steelers and while he had a decent performance, so did Pittsburgh’s defense. After securing the victory in Week 1, Roethlisberger had nothing but praise for Pittsburgh’s defense after their outing against the New York Giants. “They’re unbelievable. Unfortunately, I have to face them […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ faithful held their breath all throughout the team’s opening game as they witnessed long-time quarterback Ben Roethlisberger make his comeback on the gridiron. He still played with caution as he recently had surgery to treat his elbow injury which abruptly ended his 2019 campaign last season. The veteran gunslinger also spoke on […]

Big Ben is back. After missing virtually the entire season last year due to an elbow injury, Ben Roethlisberger is back at the helm of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense and his return versus the New York Giants was historic. The signal caller had a rough start but once he settled down, the 38-year old showed […]

It is time for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to take the next step in his professional playing career. The former USC Trojans standout is slated to become the bonafide top option for veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in 2020. Off to quite the start in Week 1 against the New York Giants, Smith-Schuster is […]

The 2019 NFL season was a year to forget for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. He sustained a season-ending elbow injury in Week 2 which forced his team to miss the playoffs altogether. Almost a year after his injury, Big Ben is on his way to full playing condition and is ready to make a […]

The 2020 NFL season has officially kicked off with the Kansas City Chiefs taking down the Houston Texans in game one by a final score of 34-20 on “Thursday Night Football.” Even fans who didn’t root for either team were thrilled to see live football on television. Now, everyone is shifting their attention to NFL […]

You know the opening game hits differently when even the longest-tenured veterans still get butterflies in their stomachs just by thinking about it. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will make his return on the gridiron on September 14 as they visit the New York Giants in the Big Apple. The 38-year old gunslinger shared his […]

Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II is open to extending Ben Roethlisberger’s deal beyond 2021. “Obviously after the season we’ll evaluate his contract situation along with other contract decisions we have to make,’’ Art Rooney II told Ed Bouchette of The Athletic. “But if Ben feels like playing longer, and it looks like he’s capable […]

Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey—like his team—had an up-and-down 2019 season. This especially after the quarterback he’s been paid to protect for so many years, Ben Roethlisberger, was lost to a season-ending elbow injury in Week 2. Pouncey—the second-longest tenured Steeler, after Roethlisberger—was suspended for two games for defending Mason Rudolph. Then he subsequently suffered […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger revealed an important next step in his recovery from elbow surgery (via Aditi Kinkhabwala of NFL Network and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac). #Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger jokes that he's tried talking TJ Watt into "giving him little bumps" so he can get used to be hit again. Shocker: He […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are more than excited to get Ben Roethlisberger back under center for the 2020 season. However, there was once a moment where there was a legitimate concern of him not playing football again. In the first part of his ‘Bigger than Ben’ documentary, Roethlisberger revealed just how severe his elbow injury was […]

With tons of quarterback movement occurring throughout this past offseason, one that has been incredibly unique for a variety of different reasons, the 2020 campaign should be one of the more interesting go-rounds in recent years. Whether it is former New England Patriots signal-caller Tom Brady heading to Tampa Bay, former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is 38 years old and coming off a season in which he missed 14 games due to a serious elbow injury. Yet, there is a key reason to be optimistic about the two-time Super Bowl winner’s health before his 17th NFL campaign. Roethlisberger’s throwing elbow is apparently pain-free—a feeling he […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers missed out on the postseason in 2019 while the heralded AFC North franchise will enter the upcoming 2020 campaign playing its football in one of the tougher divisions in the entire league. If the Steelers are going to turn things around en route to reverting back to the team’s winning ways in […]

It was 2017 and the Pittsburgh Steelers were one of the premier teams in the league at the time, having clinched the AFC North division. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was still in peak form as he was gunning for a fourth-straight Pro Bowl appearance. Times have changed but after missing some time off due to an […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin spoke frankly about his confidence—or lack thereof—in the NFL’s chances to successfully stage a 2020 football season as the coronavirus pandemic continues to surge throughout the country. “I don’t know if I am extremely confident,” Tomlin told Mark Kaboly of The Athletic. “I respect the challenges these circumstances has […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers may be under the radar for the 2020 season, but that doesn’t mean Ben Roethlisberger isn’t looking forward to the 2020 season. The 38-year-old quarterback had a lost season in 2019 after he suffered a season-ending injury in Week 2 after undergoing surgery on his injured elbow. While the Steelers ended up […]

Pittsburgh Steelers second-year wide receiver Diontae Johnson impressed in his rookie season despite the fact the Steelers were without their starting quarterback. Johnson—a third-round pick out of Toledo—caught 59 passes for 680 yards and five touchdowns, and the Steelers are high on Johnson’s upside heading into his sophomore campaign. For his part, Johnson is excited […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is anxious to get back after being sidelined for nearly the entire 2019 campaign. Despite the extended time off, it seems expectations have not changed going into the 2020 NFL season. According to Ed Bouchette of The Athletic, Ben Roethlisberger still has high hopes of adding a couple more Super […]

Pittsburgh Steelers veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s 2019 campaign was abruptly ended after sustaining a season-ending elbow injury. With the 38-year old player recently back in training camp, it looks like he has already fully recovered and is ready to go for the upcoming season. NFL insider Ian Rapoport detailed the gunslinger’s injury on Twitter: #Steelers […]

Even after sustaining a shoulder injury, it seems like long-time Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is here to stay after all. The 16-year veteran recently got back to the Steelers training camp to prepare for the upcoming season. ESPN NFL Nation reporter Brooke Pryor shared the veteran’s thoughts regarding his recovery from the injury on […]

Ben Roethlisberger has continued to rehab during the offseason despite the limitations that players have had. While teams prepare for the 2020 season, Roethlisberger is expected to be a “full participant” in training camp for the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to Mike Tomlin. During a conference call with local media members, Tomlin spoke about the team’s […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is clearly excited to be catching passes from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger again. Smith-Schuster tallied 111 receptions for 1,426 yards (89.1 yards per game) in his second season in the Steelers high-octane 2018 offense. But his numbers dropped in 2019 as a consequence of Roethlisberger’s season-ending elbow injury he suffered […]