The Facts: Ben Roethlisberger told reporters after Sunday's game that he "plans" on returning in 2018.
Diehards Line:Big Ben is reaching the point in his career where retirement is possible, but at this time it appears that is not his intention. It seems that he will return next season and for now there is no reason to think otherwise. The Steelers lost in the second round of the playoffs to the Jaguars and should return next season hungry.