PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are left to unpack a season of lost opportunities, but at least they'll do so with their franchise quarterback intact for the foreseeable future.
Ben Roethlisberger told reporters that he has one more year left on his contract and plans to honor it as long as center Maurkice Pouncey, his best friend on the team, is back as well.
"I'm 36 years old," said Roethlisberger, whose 9-6-1 Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 16-13 on Sunday but were eliminated from playoff contention when the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Cleveland Browns.