Ben Roethlisberger has said that he hopes to return for the Pittsburgh Steelers this week.

The quarterback has missed the last two games with shoulder and rib injuries.

The two-time Super Bowl champion told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: "I'm going to try [to return this week], it's killing me to watch."

Byron Leftwich filled in for Roethlisberger last week, but sustained a rib injury of his own, leaving third-string QB Charlie Batch in charge of the Steelers' loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

The Steelers face AFC North rivals the Baltimore Ravens this weekend.