What it means: Roethlisberger agreed to lower his pay to $14 million from $19 million in a restructured contract, according to multiple reports, helping the Steelers save about $15 million in salary-cap space. The agreement means Roethlisberger, 39, will return for his 18th season with the team. Coming off an elbow injury in 2019, he threw for 3,803 yards with 33 touchdowns, 10 interceptions and a 94.1 passer rating in 15 games in 2020.
Tracking the latest NFL quarterback moves: Ben Roethlisberger restructures his contract and will return to the Pittsburgh Steelers for an 18th season
