Steelers retained veteran QB Batch on a two-year contract

Thirteen-year veteran quarterback Charlie Batch is very likely to retire as Pittsburgh Steelers player as he just signed a new contract with team to remain in the Steelers jersey for another two year, and at age 35, he could end his NFL career when the contract expires.

Batch has been under contract with the Steelers for eight seasons, although he sat out 2004 and 2008 with injuries. He has thrown only two passes since 2007, and 135 overall during his time with Pittsburgh. He used to be a starter for the Detroit Lions during 1998 to 2001, but he has been only on the second stringer since joining the Steelers. After signing the new contract, he is expected to compete for the backup job with Dennis Dixon, who became the NO. 2 quarterback after Batch broke his left wrist on No. 22 while playing against the Kansas City Chiefs and started one game when starter Ben Roethlisberger was hurt last season. Now with the new chance to be the No. 2 quarterback, Batch should try his best to prove his worth before it’s too late.