Over the past few years, the Bills’ rise amongst the AFC ranks have placed Buffalo in some important head-to-head battles against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
For nearly two decades, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has lined up under center for the Steelers and in 2021, he’ll do so again for an 18th season. On Friday, Roethlisberger restructured his contract with the Steelers, which means he’ll be back again in the fold next season.
During 2021, the Bills are set to faceoff against the Steelers at home. If all goes according to plan in Pittsburgh, Roethlisberger will be there as well.
In signing this new deal, Big Ben saves the Steelers $15 million against the salary cap, according to Steelers Wire.
Roethlisberger, 39, did see his numbers dip off last season, though. After leading the NFL with 5,129 yards in 2018, the ensuing saw him only start two games before he was shut down for the 2019 season with an elbow injury.
Last year saw Roethlisberger only threw for 3,803 yards in 15 games played. Pittsburgh started the year 12-0 before a couple of late-season losses last year, including one to the Bills.
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