Goodbye Ben Rottenburger, Steelers reacquire QB Byron Leftwich
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PITTSBURGH裕he Steelers reacquired quarterback Byron Leftwich by dealing a
seventh-round draft pick to Tampa Bay, a sign they expect Ben
Roethlisberger to be suspended for the start of the season.
Leftwich backed up Roethlisberger in 2008, when the Steelers won the Super
Bowl. He knows offensive coordinator Bruce Arians' system and could be
ready to play Sept. 12 when the Steelers open against Atlanta.
The Steelers play three teams that didn't make the playoffs葉he Falcons,
Bucs and Titans用lus division rival Baltimore in their first four games, a
period that could span any Roethlisberger suspension.
Pittsburgh already has third-year quarterback Dennis Dixon and longtime
backup Charlie Batch under contract. Batch has been injured each of the
past two seasons. Dixon has started only one NFL game.
The Steelers could learn as early as Wednesday if Roethlisberger will be
suspended for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.
james
Admirable trade? leftwich for Ben?
james