Ben Roethlisberger has a torn meniscus in his knee and will undergo surgery on Monday, according to a report.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Ron Cook reported the news on Roethlisberger Sunday night:
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has a torn meniscus in left knee and will have surgery Monday morning. No timetable for his return.
— Ron Cook (@RonCookPG) October 17, 2016
Cook says Roethlisberger could be back in a matter of weeks.
The Steelers have bye week after Sunday's game against Patriots. It's possible Roethlisberger could be back for the Baltimore game Nov. 6.
— Ron Cook (@RonCookPG) October 17, 2016
Roethlisberger injured his knee after being tackled from behind while rolling out in the second quarter of the Steelers’ 30-15 loss to the Miami Dolphins Sunday. Though Big Ben missed the rest of the quarter, he returned to play in the second half.
The Steelers face the Patriots in Week 7, then have a bye week, and they visit the Ravens in Week 9.
Landry Jones is second on the team’s depth chart, while Zach Mettenberger is third.
