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Ben Roethlisberger #7 | Quarterback | Pittsburgh Steelers
Height: 6-5    Weight: 241    Born: Mar 2, 1982, Lima, OH

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December 15, 2005
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Ben Roethlisberger doesn't have a broken thumb, but an option given to him was to put the thumb in a cast and end his season. He's decided to try playing through the pain of what apparently is a strained tendon or ligament and a bone chip. He's been told he won't do more damage by playing.
December 8, 2005
The Steelers and Ben Roethlisberger aren't saying what exactly is wrong with his right thumb, despite reports that it is broken, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. However, he said he might need surgery on it after the season and will have to wear the brace he wore Sunday for the rest of the year. "It's pretty bad; it's painful," he said. "It affects pretty much every pass because I can't put as much pressure on the thumb. It makes the ball wobble a little bit more, not quite a tight spiral."
December 7, 2005
Steelers coach Bill Cowher said Ben Roethlisberger did not re-injure his right thumb on Sunday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He is listed as probable this week, just as he was last week.
December 4, 2005
Ben Roethlisberger played through a badly bruised right thumb in Week 13 to throw for a career-high 386 yards on 29-of-41 passing. Roethlisberger had three touchdown passes but was also picked off three times.
December 3, 2005
Ben Roethlisberger practiced for the third day in a row with an injured right thumb and remains probable on the injury report, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He will start this weekend against the Bengals.
December 2, 2005
Ben Roethlisberger will wear some kind of "contraption" under his glove to protect his injured right thumb on Sunday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "It's all right ... a little sore," Roethlisberger said. "I'll try to see what we can do to get by with it." He suffered the injury on Monday night against the Colts.
November 30, 2005
Returning from knee surgery, Ben Roethlisberger hurt his ankle on Monday night, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "Ben kind of tweaked his ankle a little bit in the game," coach Bill Cowher said, "but I think he will be fine."
November 29, 2005
Ben Roethlisberger was 17-26 for 133 yards and one TD pass but threw three INTs Monday night in his first game back from knee surgery.
November 24, 2005
Ben Roethlisberger returned to a full practice yesterday for the first time since his Nov. 3 knee surgery, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He said his knee felt good. Big Ben is expected to start on Monday.
November 23, 2005
Ben Roethlisberger is expected to return from his knee injury on Monday against the Colts, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He is listed as probable.
November 19, 2005
Although Tommy Maddox will start Sunday, Ben Roethlisberger will suit up as the No. 2 option, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. However, the Steelers probably will go to Antwaan Randle El before Roethlisberger if something happens to Maddox.
November 18, 2005
Ben Roethlisberger is not completely recovered from his knee surgery and will not start on Sunday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Tommy Maddox will start in his place. However, coach Bill Cowher did not specify if Roethlisberger would play in the game if something happened to Maddox.
November 17, 2005
Ben Roethlisberger tested his surgically repaired knee by throwing passes in 7-on-7 drills yesterday, but he said he wouldn't take part in team drills until at least Friday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He's listed as questionable, but it appears unlikely he will play. Tommy Maddox will start if Big Ben can't.
November 16, 2005
Ben Roethlisberger is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He is recovering from knee surgery. "It's going to be a day-to-day assessment," coach Bill Cowher said. "I can't answer. I'm not going to give you a long-term diagnosis on him, and he's not going to give you a long-term diagnosis on him. We're going to assess this thing day to day. That's where we're at with it, and I'll keep you guys updated with it as we go through the week."
November 15, 2005
There appears to be a good chance that Ben Roethlisberger will be able to return from his knee injury this week, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The Steelers should know more on Wednesday.
November 9, 2005
Steelers head coach Bill Cowher said that Ben Roethlisberger made "significant progress" in his recovery from knee surgery this week. However, Big Ben will still miss his second straight game this weekend.
November 8, 2005
Ben Roethlisberger will once again be on the sidelines this week due to his knee injury, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The Steelers want to rest his knee for one more week. The target date for his return is Nov. 20 in Baltimore.
November 3, 2005
Ben Roethlisberger underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Thursday morning and will miss this Sunday's game, according to the AP. It's possible that Big Ben will return in Week 10, but Week 11 is more likely. Charlie Batch will start in place of Roethlisberger.
November 2, 2005
Ben Roethlisberger sat out practice on Wednesday with a right knee injury, according to the AP. He is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Green Bay. "I was on crutches, so obviously I was a little bit worse," he said. "It's just a little sore thing, but we'll get better." If Big Ben is unable to go on Sunday, Charlie Batch will get the start.
November 2, 2005
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Ben Roethlisberger could miss Sunday's game due to what coach Bill Cowher called a "posterior capsule strain" in his right knee. Cowher said an MRI revealed that "all the ligaments are fine" and added, "I think it was painful and, hopefully, it's something he can work through. But we'll rest him and see where he is at the end of the week."
October 23, 2005
Ben Roethlisberger attempted just 14 passes in his return from a knee injury on Sunday. He completed nine for just 93 yards but had two TD passes to go with an INT.
October 18, 2005
Ben Roethlisberger, who missed Sunday's game with a knee injury, will return to start this week against the Bengals, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
October 16, 2005
Ben Roethlisberger will be the emergency quarterback for the Steelers today. Tommy Maddox will start and Charlie Batch will be the backup.
October 15, 2005
Even though Ben Roethlisberger made an unexpected return to practice yesterday, Tommy Maddox is expected to start on Sunday for the Steelers, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He was limited in the session, and a final decision on who will be the starter may not come until game time.
October 14, 2005
If Ben Roethlisberger, who suffered a hyperextended knee on Sunday, is unable to practice today, it is unlikely he will play against the Jaguars this week, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
October 13, 2005
While there remains a chance that Ben Roethlisberger could play through his hyperextended knee this weekend, the Steelers currently list him as doubtful for the contest, according to the Pittbsurgh Post-Gazette.
October 12, 2005
Ben Roethlisberger, who suffered a hyperextended knee on Monday night, could play this week against the Jaguars, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "I am not going to rule him out this week," Steelers coach Bill Cowher said. "I think we all have a deep sigh of relief in regards to the prognosis."
October 11, 2005
Ben Roethlisberger was diagnosed with a hyperextended left knee and bone bruise after undergoing an MRI, according to the AP. "The news on Ben is very good," Steelers coach Bill Cowher said at his Tuesday media conference. "We thought the injury could have been much worse when you look at the hit he took." If Roethlisberger is unable to play this weekend against the Jaguars, Charlie Batch is expected to get the start.
October 11, 2005
Ben Roethlisberger, who left Monday night's game with a knee injury, will have an MRI today in Pittsburgh, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Preliminary indications are that he has a hyperextended left knee. "I'll be all right," said Roethlisberger. "You know me, I'm tough."
October 10, 2005
Ben Roethlisberger was knocked out of Monday night's game at San Diego after he was hit in the left knee by a defensive lineman's helmet, according to the AP.
September 18, 2005
Ben Roethlisberger is expected to start today despite his bruised right knee, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen.
September 16, 2005
Ben Roethlisberger practiced with the Steelers on Friday, but he's still listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Houston because of his bruised right knee, according to the AP. It appears as if Roethlisberger will be a game-time decision.
September 15, 2005
Ben Roethlisberger was downgraded from probable to questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans, according to the AP. He's apparently still feeling the affects of a bone bruise in his right knee.
August 18, 2005
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Ben Roethlisberger left practice yesterday after his foot was stepped on. He expects to practice today.
January 27, 2005
Steelers coach Bill Cowher said Ben Roethlisberger did not break two toes Sunday, as the quarterback had claimed, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Cowher said Roethlisberger was referring to toes that were broken in high school or college but were aggravated in the game.
January 26, 2005
Ben Roethlisberger admitted yesterday that he broke two toes in his right foot in the second quarter of Sunday's game, according to the Beaver County Times. He also admitted to having a tired arm as his rookie campaign went on.
January 11, 2005
As expected, Ben Roethlisberger has been cleared to return from his bruised ribs this week, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. In fact, he's not even on the injury report.

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