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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin indicated during his Tuesday press conference that he won't have any reservations about starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday if the former Miami University standout misses the entire week of practice.

"I'm not overly concerned about it," Tomlin told reporters. "This guy has been doing his job for 17 years."

Related players: Mason Rudolph

The story added Tomlin also said players on the list as contacts - including Roethlisberger - will play the Week 10 game AFC North battle in Pittsburgh as long as they test negative throughout the week.

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger placed on COVID-19 list.

Related players: Mason Rudolph, Joshua Dobbs

Roethlisberger was deemed a high-risk, close contact, per source. This comes after TE Vance McDonald tested positive. Provided Big Ben passes COVID tests this week, he would be eligible to come off the list Saturday and play Sunday against the Bengals, according to Schefter. If Roethlisberger can't play, Rudolph would be expected to get the start with Dobbs the backup.

Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam sustained a torn right ACL in Sunday’s 34-27 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, a source confirmed Monday.

Related players: Noah Fant, Nick Vannett

Okwuegbunam, who was slowed by a hip injury late in training camp, played 15 snaps against the Falcons and was injured on his only target (and reception) of the game. On a seven-yard catch, Okwuegbunam was tackled by cornerback A.J. Terrell and defensive tackle Jacob Tuioti-Mariner. It appeared that Okwuegbunam’s right knee planted into the turf awkwardly. Fant and Vannett will look to lead the way at TE, with Fant the guy to own on fantasy teams.

Chargers RB snaps with Justin Jackson exiting on first play yesterday:

Joshua Kelley 43-of-79, 14 touches
Kalen Ballage 31, 17 touches
Troymaine Pope (concussion) inactive.

Ballage came from the practice squad to take over as the lead back this week after Jackson got hurt. While Kelley played more snaps, the team seemed to trust Ballage more, and the same could probably be said last week with Pope, too. It looks like the Bolts aren't ready to let Kelley take over just yet. Heading into next week, it seems safe to assume Ballage could have a nice fantasy role if Jackson and Pope remain out of action. It also seems to be bad news for those holding out hope for Kelley this season. But with the Chargers struggling record-wise, one would think the team eventually turns things over to Kelley.

Falcons WR Calvin Ridley (foot) is not expected to play Sunday against the Broncos.

Ridley did not practice all week and was listed as questionable for Sunday, but it looks like the Falcons are going to take it easy on Ridley. No need to rush him back with the team sitting at 2-6 and heading into their bye in Week 10. Julio Jones is going to be fed targets and Russell Gage is back in the mix as a flex option.