Ben Roethlisberger Injured In Last Training Camp Practice In Latrobe

Nick Signorelli by Senior Analyst Written on August 20, 2009
LATROBE, PA - AUGUST 08:  Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass during training camp at St. Vincent College on August 8, 2007 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.  (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)  (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

During the final day of training camp under former coach Bill Cowher, the Steelers were treated to a special "movie day" to conclude the ritual of two a day practices.

Instead of a movie, the terror was on the field in Latrobe.

As reported by Mike Logan of ESPN 1250 in Pittsburgh, Max Starks fell and rolled up on Ben Roethlisberger's leg.

The injury is believed to be to Roethlisberger's achilles tendon.

Jim Wexel of scout.com said via his twitter account, that it is not believed to be a tear. The only cure for a torn achilles tendon is season ending surgery.

Per the profootballtalk.com report, Roethlisberger is walking on it, and it is not believed to be torn.

A comment from Roethlisberger said, "I'll be alright".

Vote Now! - Author Poll

Without Ben Roethlisberger, how many games would the Steelers win?

  • Perfect Season
  • 14-15
  • 12-13
  • 10-11
  • 8-9
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Results - Author Poll

Without Ben Roethlisberger, how many games would the Steelers win?

  • Perfect Season

    6.0%
  • 14-15

    3.6%
  • 12-13

    11.9%
  • 10-11

    34.5%
  • 8-9

    34.5%
  • Less than 8

    9.5%
  • Total votes: 84
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