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Just what the Pittsburgh Steelers didn't need: Quarterback Byron Leftwich left Thursday's preseason finale with a knee injury. An MRI exam was planned to determine its severity. Leftwich was expected to be the Steelers' starter while Ben Roethlisberger is suspended. He left in the first half of an exhibition against the Carolina Panthers at Pittsburgh's Heinz Field after being felled by a teammate. Team doctors examined Leftwich on a stretcher behind the Steelers' bench, according to the Associated Press.

While Ben Roethlisberger is out, the Pittsburgh Steelers need to keep the wheels on. Although they will be down an important man, a strong, physical team effort can keep them from spinning in reverse. Here are four things they must do to stay on track into mid-October, regardless of who replaces Roethlisberger: Pound the ball For the first time since Jerome Bettis and Bill Cowher left, the Steelers have a reliable power back. "Rashard Mendenhall will absolutely be key for them early," Cowher said.

Steelers quarterback Byron Leftwich was taken to a hospital tonight after an injury to his left knee in the second quarter of their game against Carolina at Heinz Field.

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and team president Art Rooney II will meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell Friday morning in New York, but they will not be politicking to have his suspension reduced beyond two games, the Post-Gazette has learned.

Steelers quarterback Byron Leftwich was taken to a hospital tonight after an injury to his left knee in the second quarter of their game against Carolina at Heinz Field.

Steelers quarterback Byron Leftwich, expected to start during Ben Roethlisberger's suspension, has injured his left knee during the first half of an exhibition game against Carolina. Leftwich completed an 18-yard pass to rookie Emmanuel Sanders before being knocked off his feet as running back Mewelde Moore attempted to block safety Marcus Hudson.

Steelers quarterback Byron Leftwich, expected to start during Ben Roethlisberger's suspension, has injured his left knee during the first half of an exhibition game against Carolina.

As far as former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradhshaw is concerned, Ben Roethlisberger's request...

Pro Football Hall of Fame QB Terry Bradshaw, who led the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl titles, says he hopes commissioner Roger Goodell does NOT reduce Ben Roethlisberger's six-game suspension. "Going to bars -- treating women like that; oh my God," Bradshaw told the Shreveport Times. "I pray they don't cut (his suspension) to four games. I hope they leave it at six. There is no excuse for that. The egos get out of hand."

As far as former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradhshaw is concerned, Ben Roethlisberger's request...