Big Ben

NFL.com Wire Reports Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger didn't play in Pittsburgh's Saturday night's 17-13 preseason loss to the Washington Redskins because of an Achilles' tendon injury, but league sources told NFL Network's Jason La Canfora that it isn't serious. Roethlisberger, who was hurt Thursday when left tackle Max Starks stepped on the quarterback's foot, underwent tests, which showed no significant damage,
La Canfora reports. Roethlisberger traveled with the team to Washington for the preseason game against the Redskins, but the Steelers placed him on the inactive list.