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Found November 20, 2012 on Pro Sports Daily: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Ben Roethlisberger,  Byron Leftwich,  Charlie Batch
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Steelers
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With Ben Roethlisberger and Byron Leftwich both injured, Charlie Batch will be the Pittsburgh Steelers' starting quarterback on Sunday against Cleveland, NFL.com reported Monday, based on sources. Roethlisberger is out with shoulder and rib problems, and Leftwich sustained two broken ribs on Sunday, according to multiple media outlets. Batch, 37, has been with the Steelers for eight years, and has made three starts in the past four seasons. He has played in one game this season and has not attempted a pass.
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