Report: Steelers Ben Roethlisberger may request trade

NFL Network reporter Ian Rappoport is reporting Sunday Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is expected to request a trade this offseason.

#Steelers sources expect Big Ben to ask them to explore trade options after 2013. They fielded offers for him last offseason. Could again

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 10, 2013

According to Rappoport, the team fielded offers for Roethlisberger last offseason, but didn't say whether those offers came at the request of the team, of Roethlisberger or from a willing party.

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