The NFL stipulations on what quarterback Ben Roethlisberger cannot do during his four-game suspension to start the season are strict. Not only can he not practice or work out with his Steelers teammates during that time, he cannot even speak to them about football strategy. (Today)

Charlie Batch might have walked out of the Steelers' doors for the final time when coach Mike Tomlin reduced his roster to 53 players today. Instead, Batch likely will lead the Steelers at quarterback into their season opener Sept. 12 against Atlanta at Heinz Field because Byron Leftwich will miss two to four weeks with a sprained MCL in his left knee. (Today)

The Steelers released 10 players Friday, including veteran tight end Sean McHugh, a member of their Super Bowl XLIII team. The others were defensive tackle Scott Paxson, running back Justin Vincent, tight end Eugene Bright, guard Dorian Brooks, tackle Kyle Jolly, wide receiver Brandon London, long-snapper Matt Stewart, safety Justin Thornton and linebacker Renauld Williams. (Today)

The Arizona Cardinals traded former South Park High School and Clarion University offensive lineman Reggie Wells to the Philadelphia Eagles for a late-round draft pick Friday. Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said he had told backup quarterbacks Max Hall and John Skelton they had made the team's 53-man roster. With Derek Anderson all but officially designated as the Cardinals' No. (Today)

As had been expected, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell officially notified Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger this morning that his suspension has been reduced from six games to four to start the regular season. (Yesterday)