Steelers expect Roethlisberger to play against Raiders
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger looks on from the sidelines during the start of the Steelers' NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore, Maryland November 29, 2009.
Credit: Reuters/Joe Giza
PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, recovering from concussion, is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders, head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday.
Roethlisberger missed the 20-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday after experiencing headaches from the concussion he suffered against the Kansas City Chiefs a week earlier.
"Ben hasn't experienced any resurface of any discomfort from his concussion since Friday," Tomlin told reporters.
"All indications are he will be a full participant tomorrow (in practice) and prepare and ultimately play in the game on Sunday."
Tomlin said five-times Pro Bowl safety Troy Polamalu, who has missed the last two games with a knee injury, would probably not be ready for the Raiders.
"Troy is still a week or so away," said Tomlin. "I would characterize him as doubtful for this game."
The Steelers, last season's Super Bowl champions, are 6-5 and have lost three straight games.
(Writing by Steve Ginsburg in New York; Editing by Justin Palmer)
