When Ben Roethlisberger announced in April that he would be returning for another season, the news was met with eye rolls by some. Apparently, however, the Steelers quarterback was giving real thought to retirement. 
“I got to sit down and talk to him and one thing he told me is he did take it seriously,” retired offensive lineman Willie Colon told Mike Florio of PFT. “He’s dealt with a lot of injuries.”
Because the 35-year-old was giving real thought to calling it quits this spring, it seems very possible that he could be in the same position next offseason. Roethlisberger has taken tons of big hits over the years and he might prefer to spare his body in order to get the most out of his post-football life. Colon personally believes that Roethlisberger can be coaxed into at least one additional season if the Pittsburgh offensive line can protect the pocket.
Roethlisberger has missed six games over the last two seasons, but he’s still producing at a high level. In 2016, he earned his third consecutive Pro Bowl selection as he completed 64.4% of his passes for 3,819 yards and 29 TDs against 13 picks. The Steelers went 10-4 in games with Big Ben as the starter.
In a league where it’s hard to find a good quarterback, the Steelers hope that Roethlisberger will want to play in 2018 and beyond. For now, they’re grateful to have him back for at least one more year.
After all the hits he took early in his career I didn’t think he would make it past 32.
Yeah, ok.
only thing Ben is serious about is raping
Your mom said it was consensual, dude.
Not serious enough. Now Garrett will get to pound him into the turf.
The only thing the Clowns will be pounding is their heads against the walls of their locker room as usual.
Ben’s a weird guy. Legitimately one of the toughest QB’s you’ll ever see, but also a drama queen who wants to be praised constantly for playing hurt. It’s usually one or the other.
Same thing here, he just wants attention.
Big Ben doesn’t do that….. that’s all media driven.
Love all the haters who call him a drama queen. Any “drama queen” reputation is media made. He’s never done anything to make it true. If he has , then show me.
He also pushed a handicapped kid down the stairs when he was at Miami Ohio. True story
Whatever! There’s no way this clown would want to give back the millions of dollars he would have owed the Steelers Organization.
Coach Tomlin is tired of his act always releasing his diarea out of his mouth to the media.
Dobbs is Tomlin’s guy for MULTIPLE reasons!
Oh please. Remember when he would make up serious injuries he suffered after games? Also where have all the bare foot kickers gone? Is it a result of global warming?
I hear that he’s addicted to Rufilin.