| Height: 6-5
Weight: 241
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December 29, 2006
Ben Roethlisberger has practiced all week and should be fine to play at Cincinnati despite a sore shoulder. He's listed as probable.
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December 1, 2006
Ben Roethlisberger hasn't missed any practice time this week despite his chest injury. He's listed as probable and it seems clear he'll be starting Sunday against Tampa Bay, barring a late setback.
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October 29, 2006
Ben Roethlisberger started on Sunday despite the concussion that knocked him out in Week 7, but perhaps he shouldn't have. Roethlisberger completed 25-of-37 passes for 306 yards and a touchdown but was picked off four times and also fumbled, though he didn't lose it. His play was a big reason the Steelers lost to the Raiders.
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October 27, 2006
Ben Roethlisberger had a full day of practice Friday and looks on schedule to start Sunday at Oakland. He's coming back from a concussion. Bill Cowher said on Thursday that he wanted to see how Roethlisberger felt after the team flight, but it would be a surprise at this point if Roethlisberger didn't go.
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October 27, 2006
Although Ben Roethlisberger had a full practice Thursday, Bill Cowher isn't ready to settle on him for the Sunday start at Oakland, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Roethlisberger is coming back from a concussion. "He feels better than he did [Wednesday]," Cowher said. "We'll see how he feels after traveling across the country." If Roethlisberger winds up having any sort of setback and can't go, Charlie Batch would start in his place. Friday's workout should tell us a lot about what the Steelers plan to do.
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October 26, 2006
Ben Roethlisberger practiced Wednesday, and he's expected to go full tilt in practice today, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "I feel good," Roethlisberger said. "Just trying to get ready to get out there and help the team any way I can." Barring any setbacks, he's expected to start Sunday.
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October 25, 2006
Ben Roethlisberger participated fully in Wednesday's practice, and barring any setbacks, he'll start on Sunday against the Raiders, according to ESPN.com. Roethlisberger, who is recovering from a mild concussion, is officially listed as questionable.
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October 25, 2006
Ben Roethlisberger suffered only a mild concussion that knocked him out of Sunday's game, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Despite being listed as questionable, it appears likely he will play this weekend, and he could even practice as soon as today. "He had an MRI done on his brain and neck. Both of those came back normal," coach Bill Cowher said. "We also did the impact test, the concussion test. We're very encouraged by the results. We'll monitor his progress as the week goes on."
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October 24, 2006
Ben Roethlisberger is questionable for this week's game against Oakland, according to the AP. Roethlisberger suffered a concussion in Sunday's loss to Atlanta. "He will be cleared medically before we subject him to playing," coach Bill Cowher said Tuesday. "We will take all necessary precautions."
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October 24, 2006
The head injury Ben Roethlisberger suffered on Sunday doesn't appear to be too serious, and he could play against the Raiders this week, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Coach Bill Cowher will likely update us on Big Ben's condition during his weekly news conference today.
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October 23, 2006
It's not clear exactly what Ben Roethlisberger was diagnosed with after being hit in the head during the third quarter, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He was carted off the field and did not return to the game. "I don't really have any initial diagnosis," said coach Bill Cowher. "I don't want to speculate." More about his status for Week 8 should be known in the next couple of days.
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October 22, 2006
Ben Roethlisberger was carted off the field after suffering a blow to the head during the third quarter of Sunday's game, according to the AP. After lying on on the field for several minutes, Roethlisberger was helped to the sideline and then carted to the locker room. The severity of Big Ben's injury isn't known at this time, though he did appear on the sideline later in the game. Charlie Batch replaced Roethlisberger, who threw for 238 yards and three TDs before leaving, in the lineup.
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October 15, 2006
Ben Roethlisberger rebounded from his awful start with a terrific game in Week 6. Roethlisberger completed 16-of-19 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions.
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September 24, 2006
Ben Roethlisberger was terrible for the Steelers again Sunday, completing just 18-of-39 passes for 208 yards while getting picked off three times. After missing the first game following an appendectomy, Roethlisberger has looked lost in his first two games back.
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September 18, 2006
Wearing protective padding around his midsection, Ben Roethlisberger returned to Pittsburgh's lineup against the Jaguars on Monday night, barely two weeks after an emergency appendectomy. He completed 17 of 32 passes for 141 yards and was sacked twice and picked off twice by a relentless Jaguars defense.
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September 15, 2006
Although Ben Roethlisberger practiced for the second straight day Thursday, he's still listed as questionable for Monday's game at Jacksonville, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. Roethlisberger is coming back from an appendectomy and sat out the opener with Miami. "He's progressed," head coach Bill Cowher said Thursday. "There haven't been any setbacks."
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September 13, 2006
The odds are getting better that Ben Roethlisberger, who is recovering from an appendectomy, will be able to start on Monday night against the Jaguars, according to ESPN.com. "I feel good, better every day," said Roethlisberger. "My stomach feels pretty good. Obviously, when someone cuts into your body, it's going to hurt a little bit. But for the most part, it feels real good." Big Ben missed Thursday's opener because of the operation.
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September 3, 2006
Ben Roethlisberger will miss the regular season opener after undergoing an emergency appendectomy Sunday, according to the AP. Coach Bill Cowher said that he did not know how long Roethlisberger would be out. Backup Charlie Batch will start the opener in place of Roethlisberger.
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August 19, 2006
Ben Roethlisberger started Pittsburgh's exhibition game against the Vikings on Saturday despite a strained right thumb ligament, according to the AP. Playing only one series for the second week in a row, Roethlisberger went 3-of-4 for 30 yards with a 16-yard touchdown pass to Cedrick Wilson before being removed.
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August 18, 2006
Ben Roethlisberger has a sprained ligament on his right thumb and is questionable for Saturday's game, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune Review. However, the injury is not a big deal, as if it were the regular season, Roethlisberger would absolutely be on the field. "I played all last year with a broken thumb, so I could do it," Roethlisberger said. "I'm sure there are some fans out there happy I did this again."
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August 16, 2006
Ben Roethlisberger was forced to leave Wednesday's practice early due to an injury to the thumb on his throwing hand, according to the AP. "I think he hit his thumb, on the next-to-last play he was in there, on a shoulder pad," coach Bill Cowher said. "He's upstairs (in the team's facilities), so we'll look at that, assess it, and I'll probably have more information tomorrow." Big Ben has had problems with the same digit over his career, though Cowher didn't seem to think this was serious. "He looked fine," Cowher said.
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August 11, 2006
Head coach Bill Cowher announced that Ben Roethlisberger will start the preseason opener on Saturday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. However, Roethlisberger will not play as long as the other starters. "He will play for a short period of time, and I will leave it at that," Cowher said. "Everyone else will play a series or two."
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August 4, 2006
Ben Roethlisberger declared himself fit to play in next week's first preseason game, according to the AP. However, he did admit that it was a possibility that the coaching staff would prevent him from doing so. A final decision will not be made until next week.
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July 29, 2006
Seven weeks after his motorcycle accident, Ben Roethlisberger reported to camp feeling "great," according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. However' it's not known when he'll begin practicing. Coach Bill Cowher and the team's medical staff want to closely monitor his progress because of the amount of head trauma he sustained in the accident.
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July 15, 2006
With the exception of a vein that isn't fully healed, Ben Roethlisberger has almost no lingering effects, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He said that he doesn't get headaches, there are no lasting issues from the concussion, and his knee feels better than ever. "That's really it, from time to time I still cough up a little blood here and there now," Roethlisberger said. "I could suit up and play, I feel that good. I've been out throwing a lot, I've started running again and, really, the only thing I need to regain is my strength, my football strength, which I'm not worried about because I have all of training camp to do that in the weight room. My arm feels great and my knee isn't even swelling like it did before the accident."
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July 1, 2006
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Ben Roethlisberger is healing quicker than expected from the injuries he sustained in a motorcycle crash and is expected to begin throwing lightly next week. At this point, he's expected to be ready for the start of training camp and could play in the second or third preseason game. However, due to the amount of head and facial injuries he sustained, the Steelers won't rush him back into action.
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June 15, 2006
Ben Roethlisberger was released from the hospital on Wednesday night after being treated for facial injuries following his motorcycle accident, according to the AP. The Steelers have not given a timetable for his return, but they are optimistic he will be ready for their Sept. 7 opener against Miami.
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June 14, 2006
Surgeons said that all of the fractures Ben Roethlisberger suffered from his motorcycle accident were successfully prepared, according to the AP. If that is indeed the case, Roethlisberger will likely miss some or all of training camp, but could very well be ready for the September 7th opener against the Dolphins. Roethlisberger suffered the following injuries:
mild concussion
- fractured nose
- fractured facial bones
- multiple head lacerations
- multiple abrasions and contusions
- lost two teeth
- chipped several teeth
- no evidence of any major structural damage to the knees
- no injury to the brain.
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June 13, 2006
Ben Roethlisberger has been upgraded to fair condition. ESPNEWS reports that Roethlisberger could be released from the hospital in 3-5 days. Contrary to previous reports, a doctor said there was no evidence of structural damage to Roethlisberger's knees.
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June 13, 2006
Ben Roethlisberger remains in serious but stable condition after seven hours of surgery, according to ESPN.com. "He suffered multiple facial fractures," Dr. Daniel Pituch said. "All of the fractures were successfully repaired. His brain, spine, chest and abdomen appear to be without serious injury. And there are no other confirmed injuries at this time." The doctors declined to release further information at the family's request.
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June 12, 2006
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports that Ben Roethlisberger suffered a broken jaw, a fractured sinus cavity bone and severe injuries to both knees in this morning's motorcycle accident. He also lost most of his teeth, according to the report. Long term, it may be the knee injuries that have the greatest impact on Roethlisberger's playing career.
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June 12, 2006
ESPN reports that Ben Roethlisberger was in serious but stable position before going into surgery for head injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident this morning. John Clayton reported that the injuries are not considered life-threatening.
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June 12, 2006
Pittsburgh local news is reporting that Ben Roethlisberger was involved in a serious motorcycle accident on Monday morning. Reports from the scene indicate that Roethlisberger was thrown over his handlebars and hit the windshield of another car, and he was not wearing a helmet. Reports indicate that he was conscious and alert when he arrived at the hospital.
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February 26, 2006
Ben Roethlisberger will wait another week or so before deciding whether to undergo surgery on his injured right thumb, but it appears he won't need the procedure, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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