Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger goes home sick

Published Dec. 30, 2015 4:17 p.m. ET

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger missed practice Wednesday, sent home in the morning with an illness that is making its way through the locker room.

Head coach Mike Tomlin said Roethlisberger was believed to be suffering the effects from a 24-to-48 hour bug, meaning he is not in danger of missing Sunday's regular season finale in Cleveland. Tomlin told Cleveland reporters on a conference call Wednesday that the illness has been making its way through the team's facility.

#Steelers HC Mike Tomlin said on conference call QB Ben Roethlisberger was sent home today with illness believed to be 24-48 bug.
— Nate Ulrich (@NateUlrichABJ) December 30, 2015

#Steelers Tomlin expects QB Ben Roethlisberger to play Sunday. Sent home today with illness. Bug's been going through locker room.
— Scott Petrak ct (@ScottPetrak) December 30, 2015