Roethlisberger to play vs. Broncos despite ankle
By Zaket on January 6, 2012
A sprained left ankle won’t keep Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger out of Sunday’s AFC wild card game in Denver, but one could sideline starting center Maurkice Pouncey.
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