Roethlisberger, Watt could return Sunday

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and outside linebacker T.J. Watt will both have an opportunity to play, while safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is expected to miss Sunday’s road game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Roethlisberger entered the NFL’s reserve/COVID-19 protocol on Saturday night after testing positive and he missed Sunday’s tie with the Detroit Lions.

Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Roethlisberger has a chance to play, but the Steelers are currently preparing to start backup Mason Rudolph.

Watt left in the third quarter of Sunday’s game with hip and knee injuries and did not return. Fitzpatrick played Sunday, but he joined Roethlisberger on the COVID19 list Monday. don’t anticipate him coming back,” Tomlin said of Fitzpatrick.

Tomlin said Roethlisberger could play, provided he gets the required negative COVID19 testing to be available. He is virtually participating in meetings this week.

“If we get to a point where Ben has an opportunity to get on a moving train, that’s exactly what he’ll do,” Tomlin said.

Ravens release Bell after five games

The Baltimore Ravens have released running back Le’Veon Bell, parting ways with the former Steelers star after five games.

Bell had three carries for 1 yard in the Ravens’ 22-10 loss Thursday to the Miami Dolphins and finished with 31 attempts for 83 yards and two touchdowns over his time in Baltimore.

In a farewell message shared Tuesday on Twitter, the once-prolific Steeler who played at Michigan State thanked Ravens coach John Harbaugh and general manager Eric DeCosta for the opportunity.