Steelers

Terse Roethlisberger assesses first game back

By WES CROSBY

Ben Roethlisberger wasn’t very talkative Wednesday morning before the Steelers' practice on the South Side. Surrounded by reporters and cameras, Roethlisberger stepped in and delivered bullet-point answers.

How does his left knee feel heading into Sunday against the Raiders?

“Good. I’m excited to get back out there and try to get a win.”

Has his knee been hampered by the expected soreness that comes with an injury, or did a month away have some effect on his recovery this week?

“Probably a little bit of both.”

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