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[November 02, 2016] Nov 1 (The Sports Xchange) - Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger might be ready to play Sunday at Baltimore, 21 days after surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his knee.

Previously, Tomlin did not speculate on the length of absence for the 34-year-old Roethlisberger, who sustained the injury in the first half of a play in which he was intercepted by safety Reshad Jones during a 30-15 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Oct. 16.

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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is changing his tune about the team's impending quarterback controversy between rookie sensation Dak Prescott and injured veteran Tony Romo, saying he "doesn't want to speculate."

Jones, who previously committed to Romo as his No. 1 quarterback when the 36-year-old returns from a compression fracture in his back sustained during the preseason, cited worries about chemistry in a radio interview Tuesday.

"You want to be very mindful of what you've got going, which right now we've got a lot of chemistry going," Jones told Dallas radio station 105.3 The Fan. "That has got to be really recognized if you're making a decision."

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The Kansas City Chiefs placed running back Jamaal Charles on injured reserve amid a report that he may need another knee surgery.

Charles tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee 12-plus months ago and has never fully healed. He experienced multiple setbacks this season and was examined by well-respected surgeon Dr. James Andrews on Monday.

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Veteran wide receiver Percy Harvin is coming out of retirement to play the remainder of the season with the Buffalo Bills, his agent announced on Twitter.

The one-year contract for eight games is worth $1 million plus incentives, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport.

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Detroit Lions defensive end Armonty Bryant has been suspended three games by the NFL for violating the substance abuse policy.

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Bryant recently joined the Lions and the team said it was aware he might be facing discipline.

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Philadelphia Eagles receiver Josh Huff was arrested early Tuesday morning for speeding while in possession of marijuana and a gun during a traffic stop, according to multiple reports.

Huff was stopped for speeding on the New Jersey portion of the Walt Whitman Bridge. The Camden County Prosecutor's office is investigating the incident. It wasn't immediately known if Huff has a gun permit.

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Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer underwent a "minor medical procedure," the team announced.

The Vikings didn't divulge the nature of the procedure but said Zimmer wouldn't be available for his usual day-after-game media session on Tuesday.

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The Arizona Cardinals re-signed guard Taylor Boggs and elevated safety Christian Bryant from the practice squad.

Arizona placed tight end Ifeanyi Momah (wrist) and tackle Jared Veldheer (triceps) on injured reserve to make room for the duo on the roster.

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The San Francisco 49ers signed safety Vinnie Sunseri to the team's practice squad.

Sunseri was released from the New England Patriots on Sept. 3 before being added to the club's practice squad three days later. He was released on Oct. 24. (Editing by Frank Pingue)

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