There isn’t a topic more central to the discussion of the Pittsburgh Steelers heading into the 2021 season and beyond than is the future of the quarterback position, and specifically of Ben Roethlisberger manning it, who has been the guy under center for the past 17 years.
Soon to be 39 years old, Roethlisberger is coming off of a season that was statistically successful, with 33 touchdowns to 10 interceptions, but rather inefficient. It was good enough to help them win 12 games during the regular season, but it was clear that something was amiss.
Team president Art Rooney II has said this offseason that something must be done to lower Roethlisberger’s salary cap figure in order for the quarterback to return for his 18th season, which is slightly unusual, but speaks to the situation at hand.