Steelers coach Mike Tomlin ruled quarterback Ben Roethlisberger out for Sunday's game against the Patriots after he underwent outpatient surgery on the meniscus in his left knee Monday. Tomlin also said defensive end Cam Heyward will miss a second consecutive game with a hamstring injury.
Other players who have missed games in recent weeks have a chance to play, Tomlin said. Those players include right tackle Marcus Gilbert, inside linebacker Ryan Shazier and receiver Markus Wheaton. All three did not play in the 30-15 loss in Miami.
Gilbert has missed the past two games with an ankle injury. Shazier has missed the past three games with a knee injury, and Wheaton has been in and out of the lineup due to a shoulder injury he's been dealing with since the preseason.
Three other players sustained injuries against the Dolphins and will be monitored this week in practice. Safeties Robert Golden (foot) and Mike Mitchell (knee) and running back DeAngelo Williams finished the game in Miami.
