Ben Roethlisberger said that he's getting better every day, as Big Ben hopes to face the Ravens in Baltimore in Week 9.

Speaking on 93.7 "The Fan" this week, Roethlisberger discussed how his torn meniscus has healed since undergoing surgery last Monday following Pittsburgh's Week 6 loss in Miami.

"I've gotten better every day, so I'm just gonna keep trying to get better every day," Roethlisberger said. "We just have to keep taking it a day at a time. I'm going to do everything I can to make sure that I'm as prepared as I can be to be out there."

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After not practicing last week, Big Ben took part in individual drills during the team's two bye week practices, as he threw to the tight ends, running backs and receivers while Landry Jones and Zach Mettenberger split time working with Pittsburgh's first team offense.

"It was good to get back out there and do some stuff," Roethlisberger said. "I went out and went through some individual work, threw some balls and made sure my arm still worked."

Big Ben added that, while he is mentally ready to play, he wants to get through at least one practice next week so that he can test out his knee before possibly facing the Ravens in matchup between two bitter AFC North rivals.

"If I can't practice next week, playing in a game seems kinda silly," he said. "I need to know what I can and can't do, to physically know what I'm capable of doing. I think in this situation, it would be smart to get a good, full practice in."

While Roethlisberger hopes to be on the field next weekend, quarterbacks coach Randy Fichtner said that, for the time being, the Steelers are preparing to be without their future Hall of Fame quarterback in Baltimore.