Ben Roethlisberger (shoulder) has sprained AC joint, torn ligaments
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisbergertold 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh that he has a sprained AC joint and torn ligaments in his throwing shoulder.
Roethlisberger still expects to be available for Sunday's playoff game against the Denver Broncos but is currently day-to-day monitoring his shoulder.
“I'll go in tomorrow with the intent to see what I can do,” Roethlisberger said during the interview. “I honestly don't know.”
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Landry Jones has been receiving the majority of reps in practice early this week. Head coach Mike Tomlin did not rule out Roethlisberger.
Roethlisberger was hurt on a hit by Vontaze Burfict in the third quarter of Sunday's playoff victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday.
The Steelers will play the Broncos at 4:40 p.m. ET at Mile High Stadium.
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