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[November 05, 2016]
Nov 4 (The Sports Xchange) -
The
Pittsburgh Steelers listed quarterback Ben Roethlisberger as
questionable for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens as he
recovers from a meniscus tear in his left knee.
Coach Mike Tomlin told ESPN and WDVE 102.5 after practice Friday
that the Steelers have not yet made a determination on
Roethlisberger's availability.
Roethlisberger has been limited in practice all week. He underwent
surgery Oct. 17 to repair the knee injury. Landry Jones is the
backup and is ready to make his second consecutive start if
necessary as the Steelers come off their bye week.
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The Kansas City Chiefs ruled out running back Spencer Ware for
Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars as he continues to
recover from a concussion.
Ware, the Chiefs' leading rusher with 511 yards, sat out practice
all week after suffering a concussion last Sunday against the
Indianapolis Colts.
Kansas City will start Charcandrick West against the Jaguars. West
led the Chiefs last season with 634 rushing yards.
Bishop Sankey and Anthony Sherman are the only other running backs
on the roster after Jamaal Charles had exploratory surgery Wednesday
on his right knee.
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The Denver Broncos will be without cornerback Aqib Talib for the
second consecutive game as his back injury continues to fail to
respond to treatment.
Talib's absence this Sunday night against the Oakland Raiders is a
bit worrisome with quarterback Derek Carr enjoying a banner season
for the Raiders.
Just as concerning is that Talib's back hasn't been improving. He
visited a doctor on Thursday and Broncos coach Gary Kubiak said
Friday that Talib was set to receive a cortisone injection to see if
that might help.
There is concern Talib may require a medical procedure if the
injection doesn't help.
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Cleveland
Browns coach Hue Jackson announced that rookie Cody Kessler will
start at quarterback against the Dallas Cowboys.
Kessler missed last Sunday's game against the New York Jets because
of a concussion. Josh McCown started but will return to the backup
role.
Jackson said he hopes Kessler can keep the starting job for the rest
of the season to see whether he can be the Browns quarterback of the
future.
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The Minnesota Vikings ruled out guard Alex Boone and linebacker Eric
Kendricks with concussions for Sunday's game against the Detroit
Lions.
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Both sustained concussions against the Chicago Bears on Monday night
and were forced to sit out practice all week.
Boone, who started all seven games at left guard this season, also
is dealing with shoulder and knee injuries. Jeremiah Sirles replaced
Boone against the Bears and is expected to start Sunday.
Audie Cole likely will start at middle linebacker and Chad Greenway
will take Kendricks' spot in the nickel.
(Editing by Andrew Both)
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