NFL News: Injured Stars Set to Return in Time for Playoff Push

November 28, 2012   ·   Ben Chodos   ·   Jump to comments

An injury at the wrong time can derail an NFL team’s season, but fortunately for a few teams with their eyes on the Lombardi Trophy, some of football’s biggest stars will return for the final weeks of the season.
Getting back a key player can be exactly what a team needs to get back on track toward reaching the postseason or to build momentum for a Super Bowl run. 
Regardless of what position these teams are in, getting their high-profile players back will be a significant benefit.
Here are the NFL stars who will be back before the playoffs start.
 
Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers quarterback faced a scary rib injury that could have been life threatening, but he is near a return now. 
CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora reported via Twitter that Big Ben is eyeing a comeback, but still proceeding with caution. 
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