The return of Big Ben Roethlisberger could come sooner than you think.
Roethlisberger said, via Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, that he plans to take part in the 7-on-7 period of practice for the first time since injuring his knee against the Rams in Week Three.
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said he plans to participate in 7-on-7 work in today's practice. He wants… http://t.co/3bA5jYjZnA
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) October 14, 2015
Roethlisberger is of course angling to play this weekend, but Steelers brass are surely going to make sure he has lateral movement first.