Roethlisberger won't rule himself out for Sunday's game vs. Browns
After suffering a foot injury during Sunday's victory over the Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was reportedly expected to miss several weeks due to the injury.
However, Roethlisberger appears to disagree with that prognosis, saying he could still play on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.
"The bye will come at a good time, but I’m not even going to rule myself out this week. I'm going to take it one day at a time," Roethlisberger said Tuesday on "The Cook and Poni Show" on Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan.
Roethlisberger said he's being cautious with the injury, and has yet to test it out.
"I can walk on it. I’m not running around or anything but the smart thing to do, from what doc has told me and the trainers is just to kinda keep ice on it and get the swelling out and just kind of rest it, let it heal," he said.
Head coach Mike Tomlin doesn't quite share Roethlisberger's optimism, though, saying Tuesday the team is moving forward under the assumption Landry Jones will start versus Cleveland.
"We are evaluating Ben. He will continue to be evaluated today. We're preparing to play with Landry," Tomlin said, adding: "The door is ajar for Ben, but slightly ajar."
The Steelers have a bye week after playing the Browns.