Roethlisberger Trade Unlikely

The Pittsburgh Steelers may be receiving calls from teams interested in acquiring quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, but sources close to the team say a trade is unlikely.

Earlier rumors indicated that the Steelers were calling up teams, asking about the possibilities of a trade for the QB. A source withing the Steelers told ESPN that the team was making no such calls.

With the NFL draft starting tonight it would be impossible for Pittsburgh to sign a deal exchanging their starting quarterback for a top-10 draft pick.

Roethlisberger was accused by a woman in Georgia of sexual assault last month. Though charges have not been pressed against him, NFL commission Roger Goodell has suspended him six games. The suspension may be reduced to four games if Roethlisberger completes a checklist of obligations.