PITTSBURGH — Injured Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback will reportedly not need to undergo Tommy John surgery, according to ESPN. But he will require surgery for his season-ending elbow injury.
Ben Roethlisberger won't have Tommy John surgery and he is expected back for the 2020 season, per sources.https://t.co/IznDXJHFVA
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 22, 2019
Roethlisberger was injured in Week 2's game against the Seattle Seahawks and left before halftime.
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Backup Mason Rudolph is starting for the injured Roethlisberger for the remainder of the season.
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