Big Ben is throwing again

I think all Steelers fans have been waiting for this moment.

This weekend, Big Ben was seen throwing a football again and all Steelers fans should rejoice. The Steelers posted video to their social media accounts of Ben lightly throwing a football this weekend as a part of his rehab program.

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— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) February 22, 2020

Okay, this is the first step in a long rehab process. I mean, the guy had elbow surgery, so there is still a LONG way to go. So honestly, we will see what happens, but this is definitely a positive sign and it’s clear the the big guy is happy about it.

Ben Roethlisberger on throwing a football Saturday for the first time since his elbow surgery: "It felt amazing to throw. It was hard to hold the smile in. 2 more throwing sessions while I’m out here in California and then headed back to the burgh."

— Ron Cook (@RonCookPG) February 23, 2020

After a doctors visit on Friday, Roethlisberger was originally set to just throw a tennis ball, but he ended up skipping straight to a football instead.

Ben Roethlisberger on doctor visit Friday: "It was a good report. I got to bypass the tennis ball throwing for a month and go right to the football. Still going to be about 2.5-3 months until I get total clearance from doc but we are doing good!

— Ron Cook (@RonCookPG) February 23, 2020

2.5 to 3 months? Sounds like Big Ben will be back in time for the season. But, I still believe that the Steelers should go out and get a solid veteran back up to compete with Mason Rudolph heading into the season. It never hurts to have an extra arm on the roster.

Just in case.