He has been the mainstay for the Steelers offense for 15 seasons, the guy who has made it tick and the glue who has held it all together.

And Ben Roethlisberger will continue that role for several more years as he just signed a three-year contract, keeping him in the black and gold through the 2021 season.

"I am pleased to announce Ben Roethlisberger has been signed to a new three-year contract," said Steelers President Art Rooney II. "Ben is one of the most productive quarterbacks in NFL history, and he continued to climb the lists among the all-time passing leaders in the League last season. But I know Ben's focus is on only one goal – to bring another Lombardi trophy back to Pittsburgh. We are excited to finalize this new contract that will keep him as a Steeler through the 2021 season."