Ben Roethlisberger to Miss Remainder
of Season After Elbow Surgery
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The Pittsburgh Steelers announced the disappointing news on Monday.
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Steelers' coach Mike Tomlin said that Roethlisberger
will undergo right elbow surgery this week.
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Roethlisberger will be placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the season.
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The Pittsburgh quarterback was
injured during the second quarter
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of Pittsburgh's 28-26 loss to the
Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
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Roethlisberger grabbed his elbow after a pass attempt
on the final drive of the first half.
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Mason Rudolph replaced Roethlisberger
for the entire second half.
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Rudolph completed 12 of 19 pass attempts for 112 yards and two touchdowns