Roethlisberger recently claimed he is vaccinated so this will most likely hold him out for only a week. Mason Rudolph is slotted to start at quarterback and shouldn’t have too big of an impact on the supporting offensive unit.

When asked if Ben Roethlisberger is the best QB for Pittsburgh’s offense, HC Mike Tomlin responded, “Absolutely.”

Related players: Mason Rudolph, Dwayne Haskins

Roethlisberger has struggled through the first four weeks of the 2021 season, and is now dealing with hip issues. Tomlin said everything about Big Ben's struggles can be fixed except for his mobility. But for right now, there doesn't seem to be a push to move toward Rudolph or Haskins.

Mike Tomlin says Ben Roethlisberger has some kind of hip issue from the game.

Related players: Mason Rudolph, Dwayne Haskins

Practice will be the guide for his participation, the tweet went on to say. There's been talk the Steelers should make a change at QB following the team's loss in Week 4 where Big Ben missed several passes, including two to JuJu Smith-Schuster that potentially could have been touchdowns. Many feel Rudolph would be next up in the pecking order, but it's no secret the team really does like Haskins, so he certainly could get a chance if the team moves away from Ben or he's just not able to start in Week 5.

If Ben Roethlisberger and the offense's struggles contribute over the next two weeks, a switch to Mason Rudolph may have to be considered as Pittsburgh heads into their Week 7 bye.

It's just one opinion, but the story pointed out several misfires from Ben against the Packers, perhaps the biggest to JuJu Smith-Schuster which could have potentially been a touchdown early in the game. The story also said it's not all Roethlisberger's fault - the offensive line is young and there could be a lack of trust there, and it added an inexperience with OC Matt Canada's offense may be a factor as well.

Mike Tomlin says Ben Roethlisberger has a left pec injury.

Related players: Mason Rudolph, Dwayne Haskins

The tweet went on to say Tomlin didn't indicate exactly how much it'll impact his practice reps this week, nor does the tweet talk about a potential status issue for Week 3. Rudolph and Haskins are next up on the depth chart

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger will not back up Mason Rudolph Sunday, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com.

Steelers are throwing in the towel this week.

Steelers Mike Tomlin just announced in his press conference that Mason Rudolph will start in place of Ben Roethlisberger against the Browns on Sunday.

The Steelers don't have a lot to play for in Week 17, and even a loss would keep them as a three-seed, while still hosting a playoff game. The Steelers are a game behind the Bills but the Bills won head to head and obviously hold the tiebreaker as a result.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin indicated during his Tuesday press conference that he won't have any reservations about starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday if the former Miami University standout misses the entire week of practice.

"I'm not overly concerned about it," Tomlin told reporters. "This guy has been doing his job for 17 years."

Related players: Mason Rudolph

The story added Tomlin also said players on the list as contacts - including Roethlisberger - will play the Week 10 game AFC North battle in Pittsburgh as long as they test negative throughout the week.

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger placed on COVID-19 list.

Related players: Mason Rudolph, Joshua Dobbs

Roethlisberger was deemed a high-risk, close contact, per source. This comes after TE Vance McDonald tested positive. Provided Big Ben passes COVID tests this week, he would be eligible to come off the list Saturday and play Sunday against the Bengals, according to Schefter. If Roethlisberger can't play, Rudolph would be expected to get the start with Dobbs the backup.

The Steelers claimed quarterback Josh Dobbs off of waivers from the Jaguars on Saturday.

Related players: Devlin Hodges, Ben Roethlisberger, Mason Rudolph

The team cut Hodges on Sunday as a result of the move. Rudolph and Dobbs will now back up Big Ben. The Steelers drafted Dobbs in the fourth round of the 2017 draft and he saw action in five 2018 games. He was traded to the Jags after Nick Foles hurt his shoulder last year.