Steelers-Ravens: Ben Roethlisberger Out, Dennis Dixon In

Posted: 28th November 2009 by Brian Carson in NFL
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In a stunning turn of events, it appears Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will not play Sunday night against the Baltimore Ravens. Roethlisberger complained of headaches after practice on Wednesday and Thursday, despite passing all neurological tests this week and pronouncing himself fit to play. Team doctors will test him today and tomorrow to see how he feels and if he'll be able to go, but all signs point to Big Ben not playing. Dennis Dixon, who started the season as the No. 3 man, will be making the first NFL start of his career. The Steelers plan to sign quarterback Tyler Palko from the practice squad today to their 53-man roster and he will back up Dixon tomorrow in Baltimore provided Roethlisberger does not suit up. Palko's first practice with the Steelers came Th ...

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