Steelers GM says Roethlisberger talks 'ongoing'

Reuters

The Pittsburgh Steelers' contract talks with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger are "still ongoing," general manager Kevin Colbert told the NFL Network on Sunday.

"This is probably his last contract as an NFL player, so it's significant," Colbert said.

Roethlisberger, 37, is entering the final season of the $87.4 million deal he signed in March 2015. He is due a base salary of $12 million in 2019.

In his 15th season as Pittsburgh's starter, Roethlisberger posted his best statistical season in 2018 as he led the league and set career highs in completions (452), attempts (675) and passing yards (5,129) and tossed a career-high 34 touchdown passes. The Steelers missed the playoffs, however, at 9-6-1.

The Steelers' first-round pick (11th overall) in 2004, Roethlisberger is a two-time Super Bowl champion and six-time Pro Bowl selection. In NFL history, he ranks sixth in passing yards (56,194) and seventh in touchdown passes (363).

"We feel comfortable knowing Ben is our quarterback and our leader," Colbert said.

Before the start of last season, Roethlisberger said he believed he could play another three to five years.

--Field Level Media