PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) - We are learning a little more about Steelers’ quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s recovery.
The Fan’s Ron Cook reports that Roethlisberger will see doctors on February 21 in Los Angeles.
Cook says Roethlisberger hopes to “get clearance to start throwing tennis balls and other light objects.”
“He remains confident he will be ready for the Steelers' offseason work in May.”
A Ben Roethlisberger update: He will see his doctors in LA Feb. 21 and hopes to get clearance to start throwing tennis balls and other light objects. He remains confident he will be ready for the Steelers' offseason work in May. Roethlisberger had elbow surgery Sept. 23.
— Ron Cook (@RonCookPG)
February 3, 2020 Roethlisberger had elbow surgery on September 23, 2019.
If he plays in 2020 as expected, it will be Roethlisberger’s 17th season in the NFL.