Ben Roethlisberger confirms Pittsburgh Steelers return in 2017
Monday 10 April 2017 15:36, UK
Ben Roethlisberger has confirmed he will play a 14th season with the Pittsburgh Steelers later this year.
The Steelers quarterback said after January's AFC Championship game defeat he would take a few weeks to consider retirement.
Roethlisberger has since turned 35, but a short statement on his Twitter feed confirmed he will be back for a shot at a third Super Bowl success.
He said: "Informed the team I am looking forward to my 14th season. Steelers Nation will get my absolute best! - Ben."
Roethlisberger's game showed few signs of fatigue last season as he threw 29 touchdown passes and had nine 400-yard passing games - the fourth most in NFL history.
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said: "As an organisation, we have been hopeful that Ben would return this year.
"Ben and I have had many conversations, and I understood at this point in his career he is going to have to think about his long-term future.
"There is no question Ben wants to win championships for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and we know he will do everything possible to lead our entire team to achieving that goal."
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