Roethlisberger not joining teammates

[CrimsonWhite]

I would be trying to lay low too.

Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will not report to the Steelers offseason conditioning program.

Team spokesman Dave Lockett says the two-time Super Bowl quarterback is not expected to join his teammates this week for voluntary offseason workouts that begin Monday.

After discussing whether Roethlisberger's presence would create too much of a distraction, the decision was made for him not to attend the team's offseason program, according to a source.

Such workouts are not open to reporters, but a large number were expected at the Steelers headquarters Monday because Roethlisberger has not commented on the Georgia incident since it occurred earlier this month.

It remains uncertain when Roethlisberger will report to the team.

Last week, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said he expected Roethlisberger to arrive with the rest of the Pittsburgh veterans. The quarterback also skipped voluntary workouts with the team two weeks ago.

The conditioning work involves no on-field practicing, but instead emphasizes weight lifting and getting into football shape.

Roethlisberger is accused of assaulting a 20-year-old college student in a Georgia nightclub on March 5, but charges have not been filed. Roethlisberger's lawyer says the quarterback committed no crime. An investigation is ongoing.

Roethlisberger also is being sued by a woman who says he raped her in 2008 at a Lake Tahoe hotel. He denies the allegation and has asked for counter-damages.

The Steelers aren't scheduled to begin on-field practicing until April 19, when they begin OTAs -- NFL shorthand for organized team activities. Such practices resemble those held during the season and starting quarterbacks usually take part in most sessions unless they are injured.

Pittsburgh Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger won't report to Steelers - ESPN

 

[elvis]

you gotta think the commissioner's had enough of this shit from Rottenburger.

 

[CrimsonWhite]

you gotta think the commissioner's had enough of this shit from Rottenburger.

The guy needs a handler just for his penis. How fucking dumb can you be?

 

[elvis]

Luissa's gonna love this story.