Steelers leaving door "slightly ajar" for Roethlisberger

PITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't ruling out quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for Sunday's game against Cleveland.

Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday the team would leave the door ''slightly ajar'' for Roethlisberger, who injured his left foot in the fourth quarter of a 38-35 victory over Oakland last weekend.

Tomlin said the Steelers will prepare as if Landry Jones will start in Roethlisberger's place. Jones completed 4 of 6 passes in relief of Roethlisberger against the Raiders, leading the Steelers (5-4) on a late drive that set up Chris Boswell's game-winning field goal.

Roethlisberger missed four games earlier in the season with a sprained left knee. It doesn't appear he will be out an extended amount of time if he does sit out Sunday's game.

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