The suspension of Ben Roethlisberger has major fantasy implications for next season, one of which involves Rashard Mendenhall.

Add Solomon Wilcots to the chorus of opinions on Ben Roethlisberger. The former defensive back, who spent one season with the Steelers in 1992, sat down with Fran Charles on Monday’s “NFL Total Access” and offered his take on how the league should handle the situation and what Pittsburgh should do on draft day in response.

The Steelers have concerns about the sexual-assault allegations against QB Ben Roethlisberger, but not enough to alter their draft board. Also making news today: Sam Bradford will visit St. Louis, Julius Peppers will make one teammate happy and more.

The value of the Steelers receivers is taking a big hit, with Ben Roethlisberger out for Week 12.

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger will not play this weekend after suffering a concussion, according to a league source.

The Steelers were very enthused by the progress made by QB Ben Roethlisberger after he suffered a head injury late in Sunday’s overtime loss to the Chiefs and expect him to play against the Ravens this weekend, according to a league source.

The Steelers confirmed that backup QB Charlie Batch hurt his wrist during Sunday’s overtime loss to the Chiefs, but the team will not comment on the severity of the injury until coach Mike Tomlin speaks Tuesday, NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora reports.

Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons didn’t practice for the third consecutive day because of an ankle injury and is listed as doubtful to play in Thursday night’s season opener against the Titans.

Get the latest notes from Around the Web, including the status of Ben Roethlisberger, whether Reggie Bush expects to play this week, who will be the starting QB for the Lions, and more.

The Steelers return 20 of 22 starters, which makes them strong contenders to repeat as Super Bowl champions. They still have Dick LeBeau running the defense, and his players call him “The Wizard,” which reflects the schemes and creativity he brings. The offense still has Ben Roethlisberger under center and returns RB Rashard Mendenhall after a season-ending shoulder injury last year.

The Tribune-Review is reporting that Steelers have signed QB Charlie Batch to replace former backup Byron Leftwich who signed with the Buccaneers earlier this week.