Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger (elbow) out for the year Published: Sep 16, 2019 at 04:51 AM Around the NFL Writer will be shut down for the rest of 2019. The announced Monday that quarterback will undergo surgery to his injured right elbow and is out for the season. later was placed on injured reserve. Surgery was deemed nece sary after an MRI on Roethlisberger's elbow Sunday night. The surgery is expected to take place this week, per the team. "This is shocking and heartbreaking for me, to mi s this much of a season and feel like I am letting down so many people," Roethlisberger said in a statement. "I can only trust God's plan, Steve Smith Jersey but I am completely determined to battle through this challenge and come back stronger than ever next season." The season-ending news is a brutal blow for the 0-2 , who hoped to bounce back after mi sing the playoffs in 2018. Roethlisberger repeatedly tried to shake out his injured elbow during the first half of Sunday's home lo s versus the . He was taken out of the contest in the second half, replaced by second-year Moses Malone Jersey quarterback . The elbow injury that sideswiped 's 2019 season will mark the first games mi sed by the quarterback since Week 7 of the 2016 season. The last time the did not have Roethlisberger for 10-plus games was 2003 (Tommy Maddox was the starting QB and the went 6-10). Roethlisberger is coming off of a 2018 campaign in which he led the NFL in pa sing yards (5,129). Roethlisberger signed a two-year extension with the during the offseason and is under contract through the 2021 season. For a 37-year-old quarterback who has contemplated retirement in the past, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for the 16-year pro. One note on the looming elbow surgery for QB Ben Roethlisberger: The procedure hes having is not Tommy John, Im told, and the recovery is not as long as that would be. Hes stated his goal is to be ready for next season. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) "The committed three years to me this offseason and I fully intend to honor my contract and reward them with championship level play," Roethlisberger added. "I will do all I can to support Mason and the team this season to help win games. I love this game, my teammates, the organization and fans, and I feel in my heart I have a Khyri Thomas Jersey lot left to give." With out for the year, the will turn to Rudolph full-time. Rookie signal-caller was promoted off the practice squad to give Pittsburgh QB depth for the time being. The 2018 third-round pick saw his first pro-action in Sunday's lo s, finishing 12-of-19 pa sing for 112 yards, 5.9 yards per attempt, two touchdown to ses, one interception (which went through the hands of Donte Moncrief) for a 92.4 QB rating and took no sacks in two quarters of play. As the head into the unknown sans Roethlisberger for more than a few games for the first time since his rookie season in 2004, the positive is that Rudolph didn't look overwhelmed in his debut. A personnel man for an opposing team told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo on Monday that Rudolph's display could provide a modicum of hope for the . "Obviously it's a huge lo s because of (Roethlisberger's) experience and what he's done, but with the way played in the preseason and yesterday, they'll be in better shape than a lot Jaylen Adams Jersey of other teams would be," . Rudolph looked comfortable managing the pocket Sunday, displayed poise and ability to get to his second read. There was still some roughne s around the edges, but the hope is with regular practice and playing time moving forward, Rudolph could become a potential long-term answer for the . from teammates after the lo s for how he handled the situation. "He handled himself really well," guard said. "Really proud of him, how he came in ready to go. He knew the playbook, had a big command, and he mixed some of the cadences, too. That was impre sive." With Roethlisberger done for the year, the will need more impre sive play from Rudolph to turn around their season in a hurry. Tony Snell Jersey This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.