NFL: Steelers officials fear Ben will be out close to 4 weeks?

FEAR OF SIGNIFICANT INJURY COMING OUT OF STEELERS HEADQUARTERS

Based on early diagnosis, the Pittsburgh Steelers know they will be without franchise quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in Sunday's showdown with the Baltimore Ravens.

What the team expects to learn this afternoon is how much longer after this week. According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, an MRI taken last night has revealed that Roethlisberger has a sprained right shoulder that Steelers officials fear could sideline him for close to four weeks.