Steelers coach Mike Tomlin ruled quarterback Ben Roethlisberger out for Sunday’s game against the Patriots after he underwent outpatient surgery on the meniscus in his left knee Monday. Tomlin also said defensive end Cam Heyward will miss a second consecutive game with a hamstring injury.
Other players who have missed games in recent weeks have a chance to play, Tomlin said. Those players include right tackle Marcus Gilbert, inside linebacker Ryan Shazier and receiver Markus Wheaton. All three did not play in the 30-15 loss in Miami.
Gilbert has missed the past two games with an ankle injury.