A decision is expected today on whether Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will need elbow surgery, league sources tell ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter (on Twitter). Big Ben, naturally, wants to avoid the operation, but that will ultimately be determined by medical professionals. 
Roethlisberger has not missed a game due to injury since Week 7 of the 2016 season. He’s always been tough, durable, and able to play through the pain, but this injury probably sideline him for at least some time.
Surgery or no surgery, the Steelers figure to turn to Mason Rudolph as their starter beginning in Week 3. After Big Ben exited, Rudolph went 12-of-19 for 112 yards, two scores, and an INT.
This, of course, is the last thing the Steelers wanted. They’re 0-2 to start the year and, making matters worse, they’re waiting for word on the knee injury suffered by running back James Conner.
His injury looked nasty, very much like a pitcher tearing his UCL.
Ok, doctor.
It’s pretty easy to see that it looked like a torn UCL if you’ve ever seen a pitcher tear their UCL. But it’s easy to discredit someone since you think you’re right. Thanks for the second opinion doctor sigmanj!!
Looks like the doc was right
The first doc of course lol. The second doctor here would have him on painkillers and put him out there to start week 3.
The injury looked nasty or the way he has thrown the football the first 2 games has looked nasty? I would agree with the 2nd
He needs surgery