Scott Carasik
In a new report by ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger could be out for the next four-to-six weeks after surgery on a meniscus tear in his knee.
Ben Roethlisberger could miss four to six weeks after having surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee. (via @mortreport) pic.twitter.com/TpSnM4AgOc
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) October 19, 2016
The surgery likely wasn’t highly invasive, however, torn meniscus surgeries never leave much room to recover quickly. Roethlisberger would be a tough guy to replace for the Steelers, as he’s been having a great season so far.
Landry Jones will be his replacement, but the Steelers will be on a quick downfall if Roethlisberger can’t come back sooner than the next six weeks. This takes the Steelers from a potential No. 2 seed in the playoffs to a team that is going to have to fight for its playoff life.
