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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger retires Thu Jan 27, 10:36 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger announced his retirement Thursday, Jan. 27.
Footballguys view: We all knew this day was coming as 2021 was the final tour for Roethlisberger with the Steelers. He ends his career fifth all time in career passing at 64,088 yards and is no doubt going to the Hall of Fame. The Steelers may not be involved in a trade for an established quarterback, but we could see them drafting a rookie quarterback in the 2022 NFL draft. At this time, Mason Rudolph and Dwayne Haskins are set to compete for the starting job. |
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Steelers | PIT moving on from Ben Roethlisberger Tue Jan 18, 12:56 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger is expected to move on from the Steelers as head coach Mike Tomlin said they're proceeding with the assumption he's done in Pittsburgh.
Footballguys view: Roethlisberger hasn't made it official, but everyone is pretty sure he's done playing football. The Steelers reportedly are not going to make an aggressive move for someone like Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson. Instead, they might see what Dwayne Haskins or Mason Rudolph can do as the starter in 2022. |
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Steelers | Wild Card recap for Pittsburgh Sun Jan 16, 11:31 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger completed 29-of-44 passes for 215 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in the AFC wild-card round game against the Kansas City Chiefs. RB Najee Harris rushed 12 times for 29 yards while adding a pair of catches, RB Benny Snell Jr. rushed twice for 15 yards while posting two grabs for 16 yards, and RB Kalen Ballage had four runs for 13 yards. WR James Washington ended up with two catches for a team-high 37 yards and a touchdown, WR Diontae Johnson finished with 34 yards and a score on five receptions and 10 targets, while WR JuJu Smith-Schuster posted five receptions for 26 yards. WR Chase Claypool ended up with three catches for 25 yards on seven targets, while TE Pat Freiermuth ended up with four grabs and 25 yards and WR Ray-Ray McCloud rounded things out with two receptions and 20 yards.
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger ready to play Fri Jan 14, 04:18 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) fully participated Friday, Jan. 14, and is not on the injury report for the Wild Card playoff game.
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Steelers | Week 19 injury report for Pittsburgh Fri Jan 14, 02:57 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris (elbow) was upgraded to a full practice Friday, Jan. 14, and is listed as questionable for the Wild-Card Round versus the Kansas City Chiefs. QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder), CB Arthur Maulet (concussion), OT Dan Moore (ankle) and OG Trai Turner (knee) also practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
Footballguys view: Roethlisberger is set up for one final game as the Steelers quarterback. It's on the road at Arrowhead Stadium, one of the toughest places to play in the NFL. We'll see if the Steelers can pull off a miracle and get the win as nobody expects them to beat the Chiefs. |
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Steelers | Thursday practice report for Steelers Thu Jan 13, 04:04 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris (elbow) and OG Trai Turner (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 13. QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder), S Arthur Maulet (concussion) and OT Dan Moore Jr. (ankle) fully participated in practice.
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Steelers | Wednesday practice report for PIT Wed Jan 12, 04:12 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris (elbow) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 12. QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) and S Arthur Maulet (concussion) were limited during practice, while OT Dan Moore Jr. (ankle) fully participated in practice.
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Steelers | Pittsburgh picks up victory in Week 18 Sun Jan 9, 05:58 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger went 30-for-44 for 244 yards, one touchdown and one interception against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18. WR Chase Claypool rushed for 33 yards on three carries and caught five passes for 37 yards and one touchdown on seven targets. RB Najee Harris rushed for 28 yards on 11 carries and caught four passes for 27 yards. RB Benny Snell rushed for 22 yards on 12 carries. TE Pat Freiermuth caught six passes for 53 yards on nine targets. WR Diontae Johnson caught seven passes for 51 yards on 10 targets. TE Zach Gentry caught four passes for 39 yards on five targets, while WR Ray-Ray McCloud caught four passes for 37 yards on nine targets.
Footballguys view: Roethlisberger led a stirring fourth quarter touchdown drive and overtime field goal drive to get the Steelers into the playoffs as long as the Raiders and Chargers don't tie. Harris was mostly ineffective, but getting to the corner in overtime made the game winner a chipshot. The Roethlisberger era will last one more week in Kansas City unless the painfully improbably happens in Las Vegas. |
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger expected to play Fri Jan 7, 07:14 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 7, and is not on the injury report for Week 18.
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Steelers | Pittsburgh's injury report for Week 18 Fri Jan 7, 05:02 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Buddy Johnson (foot) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 18 against the Baltimore Ravens. P Pressley Harvin III (personal, illness) also did not practice all week but is listed as questionable. C Kendrick Green (calf) was upgraded to a limited practice Friday, Jan. 7, but is also listed as questionable. OG Trai Turner (knee) was also limited in practice on Friday but was removed from the injury report. QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) and TE Pat Freiermuth (concussion) practiced in full on Friday also no longer appear on the injury report.
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger upgraded Thu Jan 6, 05:19 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 6.
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Steelers | Limited practice for Ben Roethlisberger Wed Jan 5, 03:46 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 5.
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger tosses TD in home finale Tue Jan 4, 12:48 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger completed 24-of-46 passes for 123 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns in what was expected to be the final home game of his career.
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger ready to play Sat Jan 1, 03:27 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) fully participated in practice Saturday, Jan. 1, and is not on the injury report for Week 17.
Footballguys view: This is Roethlisberger's final game at Heinz Field. It would be nice to see him leave Pittsburgh with a bang, but we're not going to rely on him as anything more than a QB2 from a fantasy perspective. |
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger a full participant Fri Dec 31, 05:24 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 31.
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Steelers | Friday's practice report for Pittsburgh Fri Dec 31, 02:50 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers P Pressley Harvin III (personal), LB Buddy Johnson (foot) and C Kendrick Green did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 31. QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder), TE Pat Freiermuth (concussion) and DL Chris Wormley (groin) practiced in full.
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger misses practice Thu Dec 30, 04:23 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 30.
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Steelers | Pittsburgh's practice report for Thursday Thu Dec 30, 03:44 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers P Pressley Harvin III (personal), QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder), LB Buddy Johnson (foot) and C Kendrick Green (calf) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 30. TE Pat Freiermuth (concussion) and DE Chris Wormley (groin) practiced in full.
Footballguys view: Freiermuth should be ready for Week 17 after suffering two concussions in less than a month. He'll be a low-end TE1 against the Browns. |
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger sounds close to end Thu Dec 30, 09:29 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger said 'all signs are pointing to this could be it,' entering the final home game of the season in Week 17.
Footballguys view: Roethlisberger's last three years have been rough, but he has spent 18 years as the Steelers quarterback with two Super Bowls and lots of memorable moments. The Steelers quarterback moves this offseason will be watched closely. |
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger fully practices Fri Dec 24, 07:16 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 24, and is not on the injury report for Week 16.
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Steelers | Week 16 injury report for Pittsburgh Fri Dec 24, 03:45 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth (concussion) and DL Chris Wormley (groin) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 16 against the Kansas City Chiefs. LB Buddy Johnson (foot) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 24, and has also been ruled out. QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder), CB Joe Haden (coach's decision), TE Kevin Rader (hip) and OT Dan Moore Jr. (illness) practiced in full on Friday and have been removed from the injury report.
Footballguys view: Zach Gentry will replace Freiermuth if you're desperate at tight end. |
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger limited Thu Dec 23, 05:23 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 23.
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Steelers | Pittsburgh's practice report for Thursday Thu Dec 23, 03:27 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth (concussion) and DL Chris Wormley (groin) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 23. QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) and OT Dan Moore Jr. (illness) were limited. CB Joe Haden (coach's decision), LB Buddy Johnson (foot), TE Kevin Rader (hip) and DE Isaiah Buggs (ankle) practiced in full.
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger takes part in practice Wed Dec 22, 04:38 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 22.
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger runs one in Sun Dec 19, 09:00 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger completed 16 of his 25 passes for 148 yards and added a rushing touchdown in a 19-13 win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 15.
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger expected to play Fri Dec 17, 05:23 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 17, and is not on the injury report for Week 15.
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger limited Thu Dec 16, 06:02 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 16.
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger not on field Wed Dec 15, 04:19 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 15.
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger has huge second half Fri Dec 10, 12:08 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger completed 28 of his 40 passes for 308 yards, 3 TDs and 1 INT against the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, Dec. 9.
Footballguys view: Roethlisberger had a nightmarish first half but almost led the Steelers all the way back from a 29 point deficit. Hopefully the Steelers have learned something on offense from these last two second halves that they can carry into the matchup with the Titans next week. |
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger on track to play Wed Dec 8, 02:24 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 8, and is not on the injury report for Week 14.
Footballguys view: Roethlisberger is set to play on Thursday night against the Vikings. We'll see if the team kind of lets him run the show on offense. If they do, that's good news for the passing game and WR Diontae Johnson. RB Najee Harris had over 100 all-purpose yards last week, and he's got the talent to 'go off' at any moment. Fantasy GMs should consider Roethlisberger a QB2 in Week 14. |
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger logs full practice Tuesday Tue Dec 7, 03:49 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) was a full participant at practice Tuesday, Dec. 7.
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Steelers | Tuesday's practice report for Pittsburgh Tue Dec 7, 03:43 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Joe Haden (foot), LB Robert Spillane (knee), OL B.J. Finney (back) and DE Isaiah Buggs (ankle) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Dec. 7. QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder), WR Chase Claypool (toe), OL Trai Turner (coach's decision) and DT Cameron Heyward (coach's decision) practiced in full.
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger rests Monday Mon Dec 6, 03:55 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) did not participate in practice Monday, Dec. 6.
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Steelers | Monday's practice report for Pittsburgh Mon Dec 6, 03:50 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder), WR Chase Claypool (toe), CB Joe Haden (foot), LB Robert Spillane (knee), OL Trai Turner (coach's decision), OL B.J. Finney (back), DE Isaiah Buggs (ankle) and DT Cameron Heyward (coach's decision) did not participate in practice Monday, Dec. 6. The Steelers did not practice on Monday, so the report is an estimation.
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger throws for two scores vs. BAL Mon Dec 6, 12:08 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger finished 21-of-31 for 236 yards and two touchdowns in Week 13 against the Baltimore Ravens.
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger likely to retire Sat Dec 4, 05:21 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger has told some people within the organization that this likely will be his final season, according to sources.
Footballguys view: The Steelers don't really have a plan for 2022 at quarterback. Mason Rudolph is under contract, but they could also draft a quarterback in the first round or sign a veteran, or do both. From all accounts, Dwayne Haskins hasn't made a good impression on the team in his chance to get into the future mix at quarterback. |
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger expected to play Fri Dec 3, 05:06 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 3, and is not on the injury report for Week 13.
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Steelers | Pittsburgh's injury report for Week 13 Fri Dec 3, 02:56 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Joe Haden (foot) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 13 versus the Baltimore Ravens. DE Isaiah Buggs (ankle) did not practice Friday, Dec. 3, and has also been ruled out. DE Isaiahh Loudermilk (illness) and DT Cameron Heyward (illness) also did not practice on Friday but are expected to be available. QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder), WR Chase Claypool (toe), CB Arthur Maulet (quad), LS Christian Kuntz (hip), OG Trai Turner (coach's decision), OT Zach Banner (illness) and TE Pat Freiermuth (concussion) practiced in full on Friday and have been removed from the injury report.
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger fully practices Thu Dec 2, 04:59 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 2.
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Steelers | Pittsburgh's Thursday practice report Thu Dec 2, 03:58 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Joe Haden (foot), OT Zach Banner (illness) and CB Arthur Maulet (quad) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 2. DE Isaiah Buggs (ankle) was limited. QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder), WR Chase Claypool (toe), LS Christian Kuntz (hip), OG Trai Turner (coach's decision) and TE Pat Freiermuth (concussion) practiced in full.
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger does not practice Wed Dec 1, 03:51 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 1.
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger picked twice in rout Sun Nov 28, 04:13 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger completed 24-of-41 passes for 263 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Week 12 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Footballguys view: Only garbage time kept this from being a total loss for Roethlisberger in fantasy today. Coming off of his best quarter of the season, Roethlisberger looked old and feeble for the second time against the Bengals this year. He'll face the Ravens next week. |
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger on track to play Fri Nov 26, 04:36 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 26, and is not on the injury report for Week 12.
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Steelers | Week 12 injury report for Pittsburgh Fri Nov 26, 02:16 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers C J.C. Hassenauer (pectoral) and TE Eric Ebron (knee) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 12 against the Cincinnati Bengals. CB Joe Haden (foot) was limited in practice for a second straight day on Friday, Nov. 26, and is listed as questionable. QB Ben Roethlisberger (thrall, shoulder), OG Trai Turner (knee), LB T.J. Watt (hip, knee), DE Isaiahh Loudermilk (groin), DT Cameron Heyward (coach's decision) and CB Arthur Maulet (illness) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
Footballguys view: Watt and Minkah Fitzpatrick returning this week should help the Steelers in a key showdown with the Bengals this week. Joe Burrow and Joe Mixon's matchups got a bit tougher on this news. |
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger limited Thursday Thu Nov 25, 03:26 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, right shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 25.
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Steelers | Pittsburgh's Thursday practice report Thu Nov 25, 03:13 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers C J.C. Hassenauer (pectoral), TE Eric Ebron (knee), and CB Arthur Maulet (illness) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 25. OG Trai Turner (knee), DE Isaiahh Loudermilk (groin), DT Cameron Heyward (coach's decision), QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, right shoulder), CB Joe Haden (foot), and LB T.J. Watt (hip, knee) were limited in practice.
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger listed as limited Wed Nov 24, 04:47 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 24.
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger throws for three TDs Mon Nov 22, 12:17 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger completed 28 of 44 passes for 273 yards and 3 touchdowns in a Week 11 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger officially off COVID list Sat Nov 20, 04:05 PM
Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Nov. 20, and is expected to be the starting quarterback for the Steelers in Week 11.
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Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger activated Sat Nov 20, 10:28 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Nov. 20, with intent on playing against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Footballguys view: This helps the whole Steelers offense, but especially Pat Freiermuth in the red zone and it gives Chase Claypool and Diontae Johnson a fighting chance to get downfield targets with Mason Rudolph on the bench. |
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