Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger injured his left knee midway through the second quarter on a pass that was eventually intercepted by Dolphins safety Reshad Jones. As Roethlisberger rolled right, he was tripped by defensive lineman Jordan Phillips, but maintained his balance just before throwing downfield on a pass intended for Sammie Coates.
Roethlisberger limped from the field, and moments later, limped under his own power into the locker room. The team announced at the time that Big Ben had sustained a left knee injury and that his return to Sunday's game is questionable. He returned with his teammates after halftime and took the field for the Steelers' first series of the third quarter.
During Roethlisberger's brief absence, he was replaced for a series by Landry Jones, the 2013 fourth-round pick, who played in seven games last season, including two starts. In those games he completed 58.2 percent of his throws for 513 yards with three touchdowns and four interceptions. Zach Mettenberger, who was claimed off waivers before the season, is inactive today.
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