Steelers' Leftwich Hurts Left Knee

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. The play occurred with 10:25 left in the second quarter Thursday night.

Leftwich was examined by team doctors on a stretcher behind the Steelers' bench, then limped into a nearby tunnel that leads to the locker room. Team officials said he would not return to the game.

On Friday after an MRI, it was determined that Leftwich torn MCL.

Now the question is, who will be the starting quarterback? Will it be Dennis Dixon, Charlie Batch or even Antwaan Randle El?

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