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Ben Roethlisberger #7 | Quarterback | Pittsburgh Steelers
Height: 6-5    Weight: 241    Born: Mar 2, 1982, Lima, OH

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Player Notes
December 30, 2004
Ben Roethlisberger tested his bruised ribs by throwing some passes on the side yesterday, but coach Bill Cowher said Tommy Maddox will start at quarterback on Sunday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
December 28, 2004
Ben Roethlisberger has been diagnosed with bruised ribs and is not expected to play this weekend in what is a meaningless game to the Steelers, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He should, however, be ready for their first playoff game.
December 27, 2004
Ben Roethlisberger left yesterday's game with an undetermined injury to his ribs, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Since the season finale won't affect the Steelers' playoff position, it wouldn't be surprising for him to sit the game out to rest.
December 10, 2004
Having sat out of Wednesday's practice to rest his sore quadriceps, Ben Roethlisberger was back in the mix on Thursday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He's listed as probable and is expected to start on Sunday.
December 8, 2004
Ben Roethlisberger missed practice Wednesday with a sore quadriceps but still expects to play Sunday, according to the AP. He's listed as probable on the Steelers' injury report.
November 7, 2004
Ben Roethlisberger took his record to 6-0 on Sunday by taking down the previously unbeaten Eagles. The rookie threw for 183 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
November 4, 2004
Bill Cowher confirmed the obvious on Wednesday: Ben Roethlisberger will remain Pittsburgh's starting quarterback this season even after Tommy Maddox is healthy. Roethlisberger was expected to learn from the sidelines this season, but following his early success there's really no reason to take him out of the starting lineup.
September 26, 2004
Ben Roethlisberger had the misfortune of playing a substantial portion of his first career start in monsoon-like conditions in Miami on Monday night. Roethlisberger completed 12-of-22 passes for 163 yards, with one touchdown and one INT.
September 20, 2004
Ben Roethlisberger will not only start this week, but probably the next several weeks as well. Tommy Maddox is expected to miss six weeks of action with his elbow injury.
September 19, 2004
Ben Roethlisberger is expected to make his first NFL start in Week 3 in place of the injured Tommy Maddox.
September 19, 2004
Ben Roethlisberger made his NFL debut on Sunday in relief of the injured Tommy Maddox. Roethlisberger completed 12-of-20 passes for 176 yards and two touchdowns but also threw two interceptions.
September 17, 2004
Ben Roethlisberger didn't practice yesterday, but said he hopes to work today and be available to play Sunday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Roethlisberger suffered a bone contusion on his right knee in practice on Wednesday.
September 16, 2004
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Ben Roethlisberger sustained a bone bruise during practice on Wednesday. He is considered day-to-day.
August 3, 2004
The Steelers signed first-round draft pick Ben Roethlisberger to a six-year contract worth a reported $40 million, according to the Sports Network. His signing bonus is worth around $9 million.
July 14, 2004
An agent for Ben Roethlisberger said he and the Steelers hope to get the rookie under contract before training camp begins, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. The two sides have had preliminary talks but haven't exchanged contract proposals yet.