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Ben Roethlisberger injury: Steelers QB expected to miss 3 weeks

Rest is the only possible treatment for Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger's rare rib injury, so it may be a few weeks before he sees the field again.

6 months ago Article 76 comments

The latest on Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger has 'dangerous' rib injury, and will be out for 'a while'

The two-time Pro Bowler has further complications that could affect his return time.

6 months ago Article 27 comments

Point spread on Ravens at Steelers goes from -4.5 to +3 in wake of Ben Roethlisberger injury

A seven-point swing obviously influenced by the absence of Roethlisberger may fall more as the week continues.

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Source reports Ben Roethlisberger won't play in Week 11 against Baltimore Ravens

A team source confirmed to ESPN Byron Leftwich will make his first start since 2009, replacing Ben Roethlisberger, who will miss the game with a shoulder injury suffered in the Steelers' 16-13 (OT) win over Kansas City in Week 10.

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Ben's misfortune an opportunity for the Steelers

The path to greatness has rarely been either smooth or easy. Arguably the greatest Steelers team in history (1976) put together one of the all time great comeback performances while their franchise quarterback, Terry Bradshaw was in dry dock for most of the year.

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Steelers win game, lose Big Ben in 16-13 (OT) Monday Night thriller

The Steelers ran their winning streak to four games, but paid a hefty price in doing so.

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Information on the details of an SC joint sprain, medical expert suggests it's "unlikely" Roethlisberger plays in Week 11

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has an SC joint sprain, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. Boiled down, it's a sprain of the joint attaching the sternum to the collarbone

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Ben Roethlisberger Injury: Report suggests Big Ben may have hurt his ribs as well as his shoulder

The hits came fast and furious on Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Along with a shoulder injury, a report is suggesting he may have hurt his ribs as well.

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Ben Roethlisberger Injury: 'Shoulder sprain' says Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, Byron Leftwich 'is the acting starter'

Roethlisberger is questionable, according to Steelers coach Mike Tomlin at his Tuesday press conference. He confirmed Byron Leftwich is the "acting starter" in Roethlisberger's absence.

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Steelers may want to consider bringing back Dennis Dixon if Ben Roethlisberger's injury will keep him out

Former Steelers quarterback Dennis Dixon is a free agent, and in wake of the shoulder injury to Ben Roethlisberger, the Steelers may want to kick his tires and see if he's a smart addition heading into two games in three weeks against the Ravens - with whom has been employed until recently.

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Five reasons the Steelers can win with Byron Leftwich at quarterback

Losing an MVP candidate is tough to overcome, but there are certainly worse back-ups in the league. Byron Leftwich is an experienced veteran, and that, along with a few other reasons, will give the Steelers the ability to get past Ben Roethlisberger's injury.

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Steelers Injury Report: Ben Roethlisberger has "sprained shoulder," according to report

The Steelers suffered a set-back when quarterback Ben Roethlisberger went down with a right (throwing) shoulder injury in Week 10. They were able to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in spite of his absence, but if he's out for longer than just a day or two, the Steelers could have problems heading into a big divisional game against Baltimore.

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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger goes to locker room, Ike Taylor down in Steelers Monday Night game

Roethlisberger took a hit on his throwing shoulder in third quarter of Steelers Monday Night game against Kansas City. The game was tied at 10 when Roethlisberger was sacked on a third down play. Taylor went down after hitting RB Peyton Hillis on the drive after Roethlisberger went down.