Big Ben has a big beard. 

But that doesn’t necessarily mean he has a big gut. 

Roethlisberger promises he will shave the hipster-esque facial hair he revealed in a Twitter video last week as soon as he’s ready to return to the playing field.

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But the rehabbing Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback insists he has remained in shape since September elbow surgery, despite hearing recent fan concerns over his weight.

Flip the Page to hear his retort to the fat shamers:

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