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Roethlisberger will wear special padding to protect rib

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

When Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger returns to action on Sunday, nearly a month after injuring his shoulder and suffering a dislocated rib, he’ll be carrying some extra baggage. Per the Associated Press, Roethlisberger will wear a “custom fit…

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

The Steelers are getting Ben Roethlisberger back at quarterback on Sunday and we’ve got one of the guys he’ll be throwing to on Pro Football Talk on NBC Sports Network on Thursday. Erik Kuselias will talk to Sanders about the return of Big Ben to the …

Ed Bouchette, post-gazette.com

Roethlisberger missed the past three games with shoulder and rib injuries.

CNNSI.com

PITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will start on Sunday against the San Diego Chargers.

ESPN.com

Now that the Steelers announced Ben Roethlisberger will start Sunday against San Diego, the only uncertainty is how effective the two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback will be. Based on his history, Roethlisberger will need time to shake off the rust …

ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com

The Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday announced that Ben Roethlisberger will start at quarterback on Sunday against the San Diego Chargers.

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

Ben Roethlisberger is back. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin confirmed today that Roethlisberger, the quarterback who has missed the last three games with rib and shoulder injuries, will be back in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Chargers. “He has b…

ESPN.com

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said earlier this week that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger would have an opportunity to prove he's healthy enough to start. Well, Tomlin was convinced after two practices. Tomlin told the Steelers' official website Thursday th…

ESPN.com

ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter says it looks like Ben Roethlisberger will be healthy enough to start Sunday against the Chargers.

Adam Berry, MLB.com

The Red Sox acquired right-hander Kyle Kaminska on Thursday to complete the Nov. 28 trade that sent Zach Stewart to the Pirates.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin challenged Ben Roethlisberger to prove his sprained right shoulder is ready to go before handing the keys to the offense back to his franchise quarterback.

CNNSI.com

Justin Upton has MVP talent and the Diamondbacks have him under contract for three more years. So why might it be time for them to part ways? Tom Verducci explains in Three Strikes.

ESPN.com

There's no games with AFC North teams playing each other Sunday, so it was a tough decision on which game to cover. But I can't miss the return of Ben Roethlisberger. That means I will be in Pittsburgh for the Steelers-Chargers game. As for today, let's…

Matt Loede, steelersgab.com

Things look just peachy when it comes to their star QB, Ben Roethlisberger, starting Sunday’s home game vs the reeling San Diego Chargers. Roethlisberger, who went down with what some felt could have been a year ending injury November 12th vs the Chiefs…

Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com

Cleveland Browns safety Usama Young was back at practice Wednesday after missing last Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders with a concussion. Young suffered the concussion two weeks ago against the Pittsburgh Steelers and wasn’t cleared in time t…

Ed Bouchette, post-gazette.com

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has a good practice, likely to return to starting lineup Sunday against the Chargers.