Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger Will Play Saturday Night
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will play Saturday night against the New York Giants, head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed on Thursday, Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
When Roethlisberger will play hasn't been determined, as Tomlin said the quarterback rotation hasn't been finalized.
"Some of those decisions are made last-minute in the preseason," Tomlin said. "That's just how it goes."
Byron Leftwich started the pre-season opener against the Detroit Lions, and is expected to open the regular season while Roethlisberger serves his suspension. Dennis Dixon is expected to open the regular season as the #2 quarterback, but offensive coordinator Bruce Arians has a package of plays that utilize Dixon's running ability.