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Roethlisberger cleared to return to Steelers

Associated Press

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NEW YORK (AP)—Ben Roethlisberger was cleared by the NFL on Thursday to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers beginning next week, although no decision has been made on the length of his suspension.

NFL: Roethlisberger can work out with team

The quarterback was suspended without pay for six games last month by commissioner Roger Goodell [...]

Roethlisbergers absence not only Steelers issue

Associated Press

Roethlisberger’s absence not only Steelers issue.

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PITTSBURGH —Their $102 million quarterback isn’t around now, and he won’t play at least until October. The Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in an unprecedented situation, preparing for a season that will open without their suspended star.

If that was their only problem, perhaps the Steelers’ offseason wouldn’t [...]

Steelers uncertain when Roethlisberger will return

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH —The Pittsburgh Steelers resume voluntary offseason workouts next week, but it’s unclear whether suspended quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will be allowed to participate.

Steelers uncertain when Roethlisberger will return

On April 21, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell suspended the two-time Super Bowl winner for the first six games of the season and also ordered him to [...]

Trooper appeals ban on working for Roethlisberger

Associated Press

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PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania state trooper who was barred from working for Ben Roethlisberger wants the agency to let him return to his part-time job as an assistant for the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback.

Trooper appeals ban on working for Roethlisberger

State police spokeswoman Lt. Myra Taylor said Wednesday that Trooper Ed Joyner has filed [...]

Roethlisberger: Can’t cut him, can’t stand him

Associated Press

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PITTSBURGH  — It’s fans like Becky Rickard that Ben Roethlisberger has lost.

Has Roethlisberger worn out his welcome in Pittsburgh?

The 33-year-old Rickard is a Pittsburgher and a fan of every team in town. She’s come out to see the Pittsburgh Pirates play, even though they haven’t had a winning season since 1992, [...]

Roethlisberger’s police buddies investigated

Associated Press

Two Pennsylvania police officers who worked as personal assistants to Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger are being investigated by their full-time employers.

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PITTSBURGH (AP)—Two Pennsylvania police officers who worked as personal assistants to Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger are being investigated by their full-time employers.

At issue is the role the off-duty officers [...]

Report: Raiders, Steelers and Big Ben

Wire Reports

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OAKLAND, CA — Steve Corkran of the Oakland Tribune reports that the Raiders contacted the Steelers about a possible trade, that the Raiders weren’t willing to give up the No. 8 pick in the draft, and the Steelers weren’t willing to throw in the No. 18 pick in order to sweeten the deal.

So [...]

Time to cut ties with QB

By TIM DAHLBERG AP Sports Columnist

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) participates in the NFL team's practice in Pittsburgh.

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I’m not so sure what “comprehensive behavioral evaluation” means, though the last time I remember one being ordered for a star athlete they came back with the conclusion that, yes, Mike [...]

Roethlisberger suspended 6 games

Associated Press

Ben Roethlisberger was suspended for six games on Wednesday for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, the NFL announced.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was suspended for six games without pay Wednesday for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy and ordered to undergo behavioral evaluation.

Commissioner Roger Goodell handed down [...]

Ben Roethlisberger accuser says she told him ‘no’

Associated Press

According to her statement, Roethlisberger then followed her into the bathroom and shut the door.

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MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. (AP)—The young woman who accused Ben Roethlisberger(notes)  of sexual assault said she tried to get away from the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and told him “no, this is not OK,” according to police documents released [...]