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Mon, 16 Feb 2015 12:37:22 -0800

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger could earn around $20 million per year once his new contract is finalized, according to former NFL general manager Mark Dominik. This would make Roethlisberger one of the top-five highest paid quarterbacks in the NFL.

Fantasy Tip: Roethlisberger is coming off a career year, so it shouldn't be a huge surprise if/when he receives a big, new contract. With a young and talented supporting cast including players like Antonio Brown, Le'Veon Bell and Markus Wheaton, Roethlisberger should be considered a QB1 heading into 2015.

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| Source: ESPN - Mark Dominik

Tue, 10 Feb 2015 11:16:18 -0800

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger's contract talks regarding an extension have begun on a preliminary basis, according to general manager Kevin Colbert.

Fantasy Tip: Roethlisberger is coming off a career year, throwing for 4,952 yards and 32 touchdowns in 2014. He joined the ranks of the elite fantasy quarterbacks and is worth No. 1 quarterback consideration heading into 2015.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Sat, 10 Jan 2015 06:09:19 -0800

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (knee) will not need surgery on his knee this offseason and should be able to have a normal offseason, according to his agent.

Fantasy Tip: Roethlisberger saw a significant jump in his stats this season and should have the same weapons in the passing game next season. Roethlisberger should be considered a mid-to-low No. 1 quarterback in fantasy drafts next season.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Scott Brown

Tue, 06 Jan 2015 10:27:32 -0800

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (knee) could have minor offseason surgery on his knee to get it cleaned up, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. Roethlisberger said he didn't suffer a concussion in the team's wild-card playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens, and his hand is also fine.

Fantasy Tip: If Roethlisberger has surgery on his knee, it's not expected to impact his readiness for the start of the 2015 season. With plenty of offensive weapons around him again next year, we believe Big Ben should be worthy of a QB1 selection in your fantasy football drafts.

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| Source: NFL.com - Kevin Patra

Tue, 06 Jan 2015 09:46:39 -0800

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger is confident that he and the team will agree on a new contract after he was tied for the NFL lead with 4,952 passing yards this season. Roethlisberger is heading into the final year of his eight-year, $102 million deal, and the Steelers hope to work something out to keep him in Pittsburgh for the rest of his career. President Art Rooney II wants Roethlisberger to retire with the team. Roethlisberger will make $11.6 million next year with a cap hit of $18.395 million, according to ESPN Stats & Information.

Fantasy Tip: Big Ben put up an amazing season, including two separate games with six touchdowns each. The emergence of Antonio Brown and the presence of a pass-catching back out of the backfield in Le'Veon Bell make Roethlisberger a force to be reckoned with. He should be considered a QB1 again heading into next season.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Scott Brown

Sun, 04 Jan 2015 07:55:40 -0800

Updating previous reports, Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (neck) said he left the wild-card playoff game briefly Saturday, Jan. 3, due to whiplash. "Yeah, just like a little whiplash on my neck, I was just kinda laying down there and wanted to make sure I could feel everything. It was more just whiplash on my neck. Right now it feels OK, I'll probably be sore tomorrow," Roethlisberger said after the game.

Fantasy Tip: Big Ben showed renewed pocket mobility in the playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens. After the best statistical season of his career, he will likely be looked at as a mid-to-low QB1 in traditional formats.

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| Source: NFL.com - Gregg Rosenthal

Sat, 03 Jan 2015 20:55:29 -0800

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (undisclosed) briefly left the game in the fourth quarter after taking a sack and was looked at by trainers Saturday, Jan. 3, but was able to return.

Fantasy Tip: Roethlisberger was hit hard, but he it looks like he was just shaken up and not seriously injured.

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| Source: ESPN.com

Fri, 02 Jan 2015 11:16:06 -0800

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (non-injury) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 2, and is listed as probable for the Wild Card playoff game.

Fantasy Tip: Roethlisberger should be fine to play in the playoff game and likely will have a bigger role since Le'Veon Bell will not play. Roethlisbeger threw for at least 300 yards in nine games this season and threw six touchdowns the last time he played the Baltimore Ravens. Roethlisberger has an expensive price tag of $8,400 on FantasyScore but could be a solid option if owners are willing to spend the money.

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| Source: Steelers.com

Thu, 01 Jan 2015 12:54:23 -0800

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (non-injury) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 1.

Fantasy Tip: Roethlisberger received a day off earlier in the week but should be ready to play in the Wild Card game. He could be asked to do more during the game if Le'Veon Bell (knee) is not able to play. Roethlisberger costs $8,400 on FantasyScore and could be an attractive option if owners are willing to spend the money.

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| Source: Steelers.com

Wed, 31 Dec 2014 14:47:42 -0800

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (non-injury) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 31.

Fantasy Tip: Roethlisberger will play this week, and is an interesting option for owners, even more so if Le'Veon Bell is not able to go. He should be considered for your roster.

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| Source: Steelers.com

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