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Compressing the history of the Pittsburgh Steelers into five players is impossible. Ten players from the 1974 Steelers alone are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. However, let’s attempt to do the franchise justice by spotlighting the best players to ever don the black and gold. 5. Mike Webster, C While I felt confident […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has never been the most accessible player in the league. Those that have attempted to contact him via social media are all too familiar with this notion. Fortunately, it appears that may no longer be the case. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Roethlisberger reportedly plans to unblock […]

As the world continues to reel from the tragic death of unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger joined many other athletes across multiple sports in issuing a statement. “The cruelty and injustice must stop, racism must end, and love must find a way […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 73 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 73 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 73 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan continue their series on the one burning […]

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has not been shy about expressing his high expectations for the defense in the 2020 NFL season. It seems he also shares the same level of confidence for the offense now that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has made a healthy return. According to Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports, Fitzpatrick is confident that […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have heightened expectations in 2020 with Ben Roethlisberger returning from injury. While he prepares for his fourth season in the NFL, JuJu Smith-Schuster is glad to have Roethlisberger back under center for the Steelers. Said Smith-Schuster during an appearance on Good Morning Football on Friday: “Honestly, I think it’s going to be a […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger gave a symbolic nod to his return to action by getting a much-needed haircut. Fortunately, it appears wide receiver Ryan Switzer can confirm that there is some credence to the gesture. Switzer was among the teammates Roethlisberger met up with for a recent throwing session. According to Mark Kaboly of […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s 2019 season was cut short because of an elbow injury that required surgery. He has been working hard to get back, and according to Ryan Switzer, his passes haven’t lost a zip. Roethlisberger brought in fellow Steelers Switzer, JuJu Smith-Schuster and James Conner to catch passes from him at Quaker […]

Steelers star Ben Roethlisberger’s barber has come out to clear the air on the Pittsburgh star’s controversial haircut. Carlos Norman, the owner of Norman’s Cuttin’ Edge Barber Shop issued a statement regarding the Roethlisberger’s incident. ESPN’s Brooke Pryor, took to twitter to share the shop’s side: Statement on behalf of Carlos Norman, owner of Norman’s […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger recently debuted his new, clean-cut look on social media. It appears his trip to the barbershop amid the ongoing shutdown due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic did not sit too well with Governor Tom Wolf. Wolf was not happy with one of the state’s most high-profile figures ignoring the precautions […]

Earlier this offseason, it was revealed that Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers had grown a caveman-esque beard. After months of not shaving, Roethlisberger finally trimmed his epic offseason beard on Monday. The beard is trimmed… …you know what that means 👀@_BigBen7 | @TeamJuJu | @JamesConner_ | @Switz https://t.co/YLTtCynK25 — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) May 18, […]

Ben Roethlisberger’s 2019 campaign ended after just two games due to an elbow injury, but the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback is well on his way to making a full recovery. As a matter of fact, he is already throwing to his teammates: The beard is trimmed… …you know what that means 👀@_BigBen7 | @TeamJuJu | @JamesConner_ […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered the 2019 NFL season with a bit of optimism despite losing Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown on offense. From early in the season, it was apparent that the Steelers weren’t going to have the season they envisioned themselves having. In Week 2 versus the Seattle Seahawks, Ben Roethlisberger suffered a season-ending […]

Jay Glazer of Fox Sports humorously reported—and later explained—that Ben Roethlisberger’s offseason workouts didn’t include many exercises. In response to Glazer’s report, Pittsburgh Steelers GM Kevin Colbert isn’t too concerned with Roethlisberger’s shape this offseason. “I know where Ben is, where he’s been in his career, and I’ve never worried about his conditioning,” Colbert said, […]

Chase Claypool and Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers know that quarantining during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has made it increasingly difficult for NFL teammates to train together like they usually would during the offseason. This is especially important for a quarterback and a rookie wide receiver who need to develop chemistry together. In the […]

NFL analyst Jay Glazer recently made some comments regarding Pittsburgh Steelers’ star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. More specifically, he commented on Roethlisberger’s fitness. Glazer seemed to mock how the quarterback works out. Technically, he talked about the lack of working out that typifies Roethlisberger’s routine. He’s already walked back those comments. Now he’s going a step […]

This past week, FOX NFL Insider Jay Glazer created some controversy when he called out Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for his lack of dedication to fitness in his weekly mailbag column for The Athletic. Glazer wrote: “First of all, let’s not put the words fitness and Ben Roethlisberger together, they are allergic to each […]

The release of the 2020 NFL schedule served as another opportunity for Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin to double down his support for quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. The 38-year-old is coming from an injury-riddled season in 2019, but said to be ready to take on the season-opener against the New York Giants on Sept. 14: […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are getting Ben Roethlisberger back in 2020, but they need to be prepared in case he gets injured again. Kevin Colbert, the GM of the Steelers, spoke about Pittsburgh’s backup plan for Roethlisberger next season. “Lot of times when we get into salary cap management and you have significant dollars in your […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a rough 2019. And it all started very early in the year when Ben Roethlisberger went down with an elbow injury that ended his season. They clawed their way to a respectable 8-8 record, but still missed out on the playoffs. Now comes 2020, and with it the expectation that Pittsburgh […]

In 2020, the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted six players, addressing needs at running back and wide receiver, but the team avoided taking a backup quarterback. After struggling to an 8-8 record and missing the playoffs last year, Pittsburgh must address their depth at quarterback. Last season, Ben Roethlisberger exited a Week 2 matchup against the Seattle […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have done an incredible job in recent years at selecting contributors at wide receiver outside the first round of the draft. Antonio Brown, Juju Smith-Schuster, Diontae Johnson, James Washington and Martavis Bryant are all examples of impact wideouts that the Steelers drafted outside of the draft’s first 32 selections. And with their […]

Having traded their 2020 first-round selection to the Miami Dolphins in return for safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, the Pittsburgh Steelers did not make a selection in this year’s NFL Draft until the second day. However, even with having to wait until they could address some of their team needs, they were able to cobble together a […]

In the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Chase Claypool out of Notre Dame, drawing the approval of Ben Roethlisberger. Shortly after the team selected him, Roethlisberger spoke out on the Steelers drafting Claypool. “I honestly don’t know much about Chase other than his numbers and size, but [I’m] excited,” Roethlisberger told […]

For the past few months, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been growing a beard that rivals any in the NFL. People grow facial hair for different reasons, and Roethlisberger said on Sirius XM with Bruce Murray and former Steeler Bruce Gradkowski that he decided to grow the beard when he was flying out for […]

Pittsburgh Steelers longtime quarterback Ben Roethlisberger missed a majority of the season last season due to a right elbow injury. During a recent appearance on The Sirius XM Blitz Thursday with Bruce Murray, Roethlisberger explained what it was like being stuck on the sideline. “It was tough on the sidelines last year. All of us are competitors, […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was forced to watch most of the 2019 season from the sidelines. He watched his team fall short of the postseason with Mason Rudolph and Devlin Hodges taking his place, something he’ll look to change now that he finds himself in good health. Big Ben suffered an elbow injury in Week 2, finishing […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is letting the front office determine the future of the position heading into the 2020 NFL Draft. Roethlisberger said he felt the Steelers already had some talented signal-callers on the roster, but also acknowledged the team might pursue a new quarterback if they feel a given prospect is more talented […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has worked with Bruce Arians before, and both he and Tom Brady have been among the definitive players at the quarterback position in the last two decades in the NFL. Naturally, Roethlisberger said he was excited to see what Brady and Arians will do together in Tampa Bay. Roethlisberger also […]

Some people — especially older fans — consider Terry Bradshaw to be the greatest quarterback to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Contrary to that opinion, Bradshaw gave Ben Roethlisberger the ultimate compliment when asked who was the greatest quarterback in Steelers history. “I would give it to Ben,” Bradshaw said, via 93.7 The Fan. “His […]

Ben Roethlisberger, the longtime quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers, only played two games in the 2019 season before being shut down due to an elbow injury. As one of the longest-tenured and most notable players in Steelers history, Big Ben’s words hold a lot of weight, and he had some strong ones for the Steelers […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger might be biased, but he thinks the team’s front office will prioritize offensive needs in the 2020 NFL Draft. Roethlisberger said years of drafting defensive players has paid dividends for the Steelers recently, which is why he envisions the focus will shift to the offensive side of the ball this […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is well aware of the amount of people who are doing whatever they can to fight COVID-19, and he is appreciative of their efforts. Per Ed Bouchette of The Athletic, Roethlisberger said: “The biggest thing we need to do is say thank you to all the people, the doctors, the […]

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the NFL has cancelled organized team activities, offseason workouts and practices, which has been a bummer for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Roethlisberger played in just two games this past season due to an elbow injury that resulted in the veteran undergoing surgery last September. However, the 38-year-old was […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers added a much-needed weapon to their aerial attack last month, signing tight end Eric Ebron to a two-year deal in free agency. Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is excited about the move, saying that he has liked Ebron for quite some time: “I was a big fan of his coming out (of college),” […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a splash with the signing of former Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron in free agency. It appears he already has an idea of the type of role he will be filling for his new team. The Steelers were in desperate need of some more firepower on offense this offseason. Ebron […]

The biggest question surrounding Tom Brady nowadays is whether he’ll be able to play exciting football with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, Ben Roethlisberger believes that Brady will be able to find life at Tampa Bay a lot easier than what he’d expect. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback thinks that Bruce Arians has what it takes […]

The coronavirus has caused people around the world to remain quarantined in their homes to prevent worsening the pandemic and Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers seems as if he’s been trapped inside for years. While delivering a message to fans, Roethlisberger looked unrecognizable with an absurd amount of facial hair. A stay-at-home message from […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had elbow surgery six months ago and now claims he doesn’t have pain while throwing for the first time in years. Roethlisberger said in an interview with Ron Cook of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that he has extreme confidence he will be ready to start the season and he is actually […]