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.

Written by
Sian Cowper