October 8, 2008 Ben Roethlisberger played in Week 5 with an injured shoulder but that did not hamper him at all. In the Steelers win over the Jaguars, Big Ben threw 309 yards and three scores. These numbers were good enough to help the quarterback win the AFC offensive player of the week, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune.
October 7, 2008 Ben Roethlisberger sat out the Steelers practice on Tuesday which was the only one the team will have this week due to their bye, according to CBSSportsline.com.
October 5, 2008 Ben Roethlisberger came into Sunday night's game versus the Jaguars questionable to even play but he did play and he tore up the Jacksonville defense. Big Ben completed 26 passes for 309 yards and a score in the Steelers victory.
October 5, 2008 Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who is listed as questionable for Sunday nightÂ’s game in Jacksonville with a shoulder injury, is going to try to play, according to Adam Schefter of the NFL Network.
October 4, 2008 Ben Roethlisberger returned to practice Friday and is expected to start Sunday against the Jaguars, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Big Ben received an injection in his sore right shoulder on Thursday.
