Roethlisberger tweaks knee in practice (1 Viewer)

[Frenchy Fuqua]

Big Ben tweaks knee during Steelers practice

Wednesday, December 03, 2008

By Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger stopped practicing today when he slipped and slightly injured his right knee while throwing a pass.

Byron Leftwich took over and ran the final 1 ?? offensive sessions over the final 20 minutes of practice.

Roethlisberger said afterward that he slipped in the mud in the middle of the Steelers outdoor, grass practice field. He does not think his knee is seriously hurt.

Coach Mike Tomlin prefers to practice outdoors when possible, especially when the Steelers have a home game. They also have an indoor practice field with artificial turf available to them.

First published on December 3, 2008 at 3:26 pm