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Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger dealing with pectoral injury ahead of Week 3

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated 9/21/21

Ben Roethlisberger suffered an injury during last week’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders, and it is apparently one that could impact his performance going forward.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters on Monday that Roethlisberger is dealing with an injury to his left pectoral muscle. While Big Ben is expected to play against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Tomlin admitted that the quarterback could be at less than 100% health.

#Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger has a left pec injury. Coach Mike Tomlin says it will affect his preparation ability – and "We'd better be ready to be adjustable."

— Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) September 21, 2021

Roethlisberger was hit 10 times in Pittsburgh’s loss to the Raiders. The Steelers have a lot of new players on their offensive line this season, and the unit has clearly experienced some growing pains. Tomlin said he will not make any changes, however.

A week after Ben Roethlisberger was hit 10 times and suffered a pectoral injury, #Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says he is not considering any changes to his OL. Says, "We just got to keep working. Development is that… It doesn’t happen in an instant."

— Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) September 21, 2021

Roethlisberger went 27-of-40 for 296 yards, a touchdown and an interception in Week 2. He issued an apology to Steelers fans for his performance. It’s unclear at what point during the game he suffered the pec injury, but it may have been a factor.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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