Ben Roethlisberger awaits knee injury MRI, but likely out at least a month

The Steelers escaped St. Louis with a win on Sunday, even though they played the final quarter and a half without franchise quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

By Ryan Wilson

Sep 27, 2015 at 4:37 pm ET • 1 min read

The Steelers escaped St. Louis with a victory Sunday, even though they played the final quarter and a half without franchise quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Big Ben suffered a left knee injury midway through the third quarter on a low hit by Rams safety Mark Barron.

Coach Mike Tomlin told the media after the game that Roethlisberger is being evaluated and will have an MRI on his knee.

Tomlin seemed very upbeat outside locker room. Good news or putting on good face for team? #Steelers
— Dale Lolley (@dlolleyor) September 27, 2015

"He is being evaluated," said Tomlin, who didn't have a problem with Barron's hit on Roethlisberger. "We will get him an MRI. I will have more information for you the next time we get together. He is being evaluated. I gave you all of the information I have. I promise I will give you some more when we get it."

For what it's worth, Roethlisberger didn't break anything but the team is likely out with Big Ben for at least a month, per ESPN.

Ben Roethlisberger expected to miss at least 4 weeks with knee injury, source tells ESPN. He will undergo an MRI Monday; hoping ACL intact.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 27, 2015

MRI coming on Ben Roethlisberger. Source says team is "hopeful" the ACL in his left knee is intact.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) September 27, 2015

Some early good news on Ben Roethlisberger knee: No breaks. Need MRI to determine if any more damage.
— Ed Bouchette (@EdBouchette) September 27, 2015

Meanwhile, the Steelers are on a short week; they face the 0-3 Ravens on Thursday, and while the extent of Roethlisberger's injury is unknown, it's reasonable to think that he may not be ready to play four days from now.