Normally, there wouldn’t be anything in the world more motivating than a do-or-die game like the Pittsburgh Steelers face Monday night against the Cleveland Browns. But with Ben Roethlisberger’s announcement that “all signs are pointing to” Week 17’s contest being his last game at Heinz Field, there’s an extra incentive for the Steelers to play their best ball. Wide receiver Chase Claypool said as much in a Saturday interview with reporters, acknowledging players have talked in the locker room about Roethlisberger’s statement.
“Yeah, definitely,” Claypool said when asked if he’s talked to teammates about the news.