The Facts: Following up on the previous item. ... ESPN's Chris Mortensen is reporting Roethlisberger could be out 4-6 weeks after undergoing knee surgery to repair meniscus.

Diehards Line:Roethlisberger told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that surgeons found damage from a bone bruse suffered last year when they trimmed his meniscus. He conceded that damage could add to the recovery time. Mortensen's report adds to clarity to the timetable, which probably isn't what the Steelers or fantasy owners want to hear.