Ben Roethlisberger underwent elbow surgery on Monday, per report

By Jesse Reed

·Updated: September 23, 2019

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger underwent surgery to repair damage to the elbow on his throwing arm on Monday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Steelers’ QB Ben Roethlisberger underwent elbow surgery today, per source. He is expected to return for 2020 season.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 23, 2019

Ben Roethlisberger had surgery on his right elbow Monday in Los Angeles at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic. Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed the procedure in consultation with Steelers Team Physician Jim Bradley, who began his career at there.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 23, 2019

Steelers’ statement: ”Once Ben returns to Pittsburgh, he immediately will begin working with the Steelers’ medical staff on his rehabilitation, and he is expected to make a full recovery and return to the field for the 2020 NFL season.”
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 23, 2019

Roethlisberger exited the Steelers’ Week 2 contest against the Seattle Seahawks after attempting to play through what was obviously a painful injury.

Though many wondered about his future after news broke that Roethlisberger would miss the season with the elbow injury, the quarterback issued a statement in which he made it clear he will play for the Steelers in 2020.

Assuming Roethlisberger does play next year, he’ll be playing in his Age 38 season.

While Roethlisberger remains out of commission in 2019, last year’s third-round pick, Mason Rudolph will continue to take over in his stead. In his first start Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, Rudolph struggled outside of two impressive touchdown throws.