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Big Ben's Going to Be a Dad

The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback says that he and his wife are expecting.

A big announcement for Big Ben.

The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback wrote online on Saturday that his wife, Ashley, is pregnant.

"Ashley and I are proud to let you all know that we are expecting a baby boy later this year!" Ben Roethlisberger posted Saturday on his official website. "It is truly a blessing and we are so excited!"

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The Roethlisbergers received more than 2,000 messages from fans on Ben's website since posting the announcement.

The in July 2011.

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Ben  in May—nine years after leaving for the NFL.

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