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Roethlisberger Will Need Surgery, Out For Rest Of Season

PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan/AP) - Steelers Quarterback Ben Roehtlisberger is out for the season with an elbow injury.

The Steelers released the follow statement from coach Mike Tomlin.


"Ben Roethlisberger had an MRI on his right elbow Sunday evening and it was determined by the Steelers' medical team that surgery will be required. We expect the surgery will be scheduled for this week. He will be placed on our Reserve/Injured List and is out for the season."

Head Coach Mike Tomlin released a statement regarding QB Ben Roethlisberger's elbow injury.MORE: https://t.co/xH30BJJx1S pic.twitter.com/Eyk2oBkqQe

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) September 16, 2019

Roethlisberger injured the arm late in the second quarter of Sunday's 28-26 loss to Seattle. He did not play in the second half, watching from the sideline as backup Mason Rudolph took over.

Roethlisberger, who led the NFL in passing last season, signed an extension in March that runs through the 2021. There was no immediate timetable on his possible return.

Pittsburgh (0-2) will now move on with Rudolph, taken in the third round of the 2018 draft. Rudolph went 12 of 19 for 112 yards with two touchdowns and an interception against Seattle in the first regular-season snaps of his career.

Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster tweeted out his support for Roethlisberger.

Prayers up to my guy Ben on his upcoming surgery. So sad to hear the news, but we're gonna hold it down for you ✊------ pic.twitter.com/Neje7pNzZq

— JuJu Smith-Schuster (@TeamJuJu) September 16, 2019

The Steelers play at San Francisco (2-0) next Sunday.

The Associated Press Contributed to this report.

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