Ben Roethlisberger hasn't said the words "I'm retiring" yet, to the public or to his head coach, but the Pittsburgh Steelers are operating like Big Ben is riding off into the sunset.
Head coach Mike Tomlin told the media on Tuesday that the Steelers are assuming that Big Ben won't be back with the organization in 2022, even though Roethlisberger has yet to reveal his future plans to the media or the team.
Reporter: Is the organization proceeding with the assumption that Ben Roethilsberger won't be back in 2022?