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Roethlisberger had an emergency appendectomy today and will miss the season opener Thursday against the Dolphins. Roethlisberger was absent when the Steelers took the practice field at 3:30 p.m. today and team officials said later that he had emergency abdominal surgery to remove his appendix.
Reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Bill Cowher subsequently confirmed that Charlie Batch will start against Miami and the team will look for further help at the position as needed. Cowher went on to suggest that Roethlisberger's status will be week-to-week. ... Stay tuned. More to come.
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