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Steelers' James Conner Says Ben Roethlisberger 'Has No Fear' After Elbow Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger required season-ending elbow surgery after Week 2 last year and has spent his time doing rehab work and making headlines for his now-departed beard.

Running back James Conner, who has recently spent time throwing with the quarterback, told The Herd with Colin Cowherd on Friday that his signal-caller "has no fear" (begins at 1:50).

"I feel like he's back," Conner said. "He has no fear. I trust his word. He says he feels healthy, so, you know, he's been slinging that thing around, and we're excited about it.