Report: Ben Roethlisberger expected to restructure and extend his contract

Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesNFL Insider for ESPN Adam Schefter reported via Twitter that the Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to restructure and extend quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s contract before the new league year starts March 13. Roethlisberger is entering the final year of his four year $87.4 million contract extension signed in March 2015. The Steelers’ starting quarterback will enter his 16th year in the NFL in 2019 and carry a team-high cap number of $23.2 million.

The reasoning behind the extension is what will light up the BTSC boards. Is the contract just procedural and not have any tension over him not having a contract past this season? Do the Steelers need cap room…