After affirming that he needs surgery on his injured knee, the Pittsburgh Steelers have mastered quarterback Ben Roethlisberger out for the remainder of the season.
37, roethlisberger, sustained the injury while attempting a pass in the second quarter of Sunday’s 28-26 defeat at home to the Seattle Seahawks.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said:”Ben Roethlisberger had an MRI on his right elbow Sunday evening and it was determined by the Steelers’ medical staff that surgery will be required.
“We expect the operation will probably likely be scheduled for this week. He will be put on our own Reserve/Injured List and is out for the entire year .”
The Steelers have been 0-2 to start the year for just the second time in Roethlisberger livelihood.
Mason Rudolph, a third-round pick in the 2018 draft, entered the game with Roethlisberger damage and completed 12 of 19 passes for 112 yards with one interception and two touchdowns.
Rudolph becomes the starter to the Steelers, who perform with the San Francisco 49ers.
Roethlisberger, who led the NFL in passing last year, signed an expansion in March that runs through 2021.
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