Earlier today, Ian Rapoport reported that a source close to the Steelers said that Ben was “extremely frustrated” with the direction the team was going, and was expected by the team to ask for a trade.
https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/399557001904410624

https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/399557204199899137

The team, Ben’s agent, and Ben himself were quick to respond to these rumors. Here’s what his agent had to say shortly after Rapoport’s report aired~

https://twitter.com/Rep1Sports/statuses/399594815202930688

https://twitter.com/Rep1Sports/statuses/399595246209613824

https://twitter.com/Rep1Sports/statuses/399595505556004864

Art Rooney II released the following statement shortly after~

“Contrary to erroneous reports, the Pittsburgh Steelers have not explored trading quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and have no plans to do so.”

Lastly, here is the audio from Ben’s interview after the game where he vehemently denies the trade rumors, and calls the story BS. Enjoy.