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Roethlisberger announces that he’ll be a father

Ben Roethlisberger, Charlie Batch

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, left, passes the ball as he wears a jersey with the number 78 beside quarterback Charlie Batch (16) during NFL football practice on Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

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Different quarterbacks handle paternity differently. Peyton Manning was ultra-secretive about his twin girls. Eli was the same, to a lesser extent.

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, however, has made it publicly known that his wife is expecting their first child.

Roethlisberger made the declaration on his website. “It is truly a blessing and we are so excited!” Roethlisberger said, managing to use not one but two of Tim Tebow’s favorite words.

The baby is due to arrive later this year. Since football season also starts later this year, things could get interesting if his wife goes into labor on the day of a game.