Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger limited in practice for 2nd day in row for Steelers
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was limited in practice for the second day in a row Friday, and a new injury was cited as the reason.
The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback is dealing with a shoulder injury that was not listed on the injury report previously. When Roethlisberger was limited Thursday, it was because of pectoral and hip injuries that have bothered the 39-year-old quarterback in previous weeks.
The Steelers have one practice before they play the Chicago Bears on “Monday Night Football” at Heinz Field.
Roethlisberger was hit five times and sacked twice in the Steelers’ 15-10 victory Sunday at Cleveland.
The Steelers did get some good news on the injury front. Kicker Chris Boswell, who is in the concussion protocol as a result of the hit he suffered on a fake field-goal attempt Sunday in Cleveland, returned to full participation after being listed as limited Thursday.
Defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (ankle) practiced fully after being limited a day earlier.
Tight end Eric Ebron, however, continues to be limited because of a hamstring injury he suffered in practice last week. The only Steelers player who did not practice at all Friday was backup interior offensive lineman B.J. Finney, who has a back injury.
Joe Rutter is a TribLive reporter who has covered the Pittsburgh Steelers since the 2016 season. A graduate of Greensburg Salem High School and Point Park, he is in his fifth decade covering sports for the Trib. He can be reached at jrutter@triblive.com.
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