Tomlin expects Roethlisberger to fully participate in training camp

As the Pittsburgh Steelers open training camp, head coach Mike Tomlin provided an update on Ben Roethlisberger and his elbow injury.

Tomlin admitted he hasn't seen Roethlisberger throw in person, but he remains confident in the quarterback's progress.

"He's been throwing, and that throwing has been going well," Tomlin told reporters Thursday, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "We don't have any reservations about him being a full participant in this process."

Roethlisberger underwent season-ending surgery last September after suffering the injury in Week 2. The 38-year-old resumed throwing activities in February.

Big Ben had planned to throw Wednesday at Heinz Field, but Pittsburgh's staff opted against it. The Steelers expect the 16-year veteran to work with teammates during their first padded practice on Aug. 17.

In 2018, Roethlisberger led the league with 5,129 passing yards and tossed a career-high 34 touchdowns. Pittsburgh posted an 8-8 record last year with Mason Rudolph and Devlin Hodges splitting most of the starts under center.