After affirming that he requires surgery on his knee, the Pittsburgh Steelers have mastered quarterback Ben Roethlisberger out for the remainder of the year.
Roethlisberger, 37, sustained the injury while attempting a move at the second quarter of Sunday’s 28-26 defeat at home to the Seattle Seahawks.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said:”Ben Roethlisberger had an MRI on his knee Sunday evening and it had been decided by the Steelers’ medical team that surgery is going to be required.
“We hope the operation will be scheduled for this week. He’ll be put on our own Reserve/Injured List also will be out for the year ”
The Steelers are 0-2 to start the year for the second time in Roethlisberger’s 16-year livelihood.
A third-round choice at the 2018 draft, mason Rudolph, entered the match with Roethlisberger damage and completed 12 of 19 passes for 112 yards with one interception and two touchdowns.
Rudolph becomes the starter to the Steelers, who perform the San Francisco 49ers.
Roethlisberger, who led the NFL signed.