This is surely not how the Pittsburgh Steelers envisioned the end of the Ben Roethlisberger era.
The seven-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion is 39 years old. His name is not Tom Brady. He is not immune to the afflictions of Father Time. The Steelers — who haven't adequately prepared for Roethlisberger's inevitable decline — are facing a harsh reality.
On the heels of an AFC North title in 2020, Pittsburgh is off to a 1-3 start with few signs of hope and an aging quarterback who can't make the plays that once made him special.