The Facts: HC Mike Tomlin announced Wednesday that Ben Roethlisberger has gone under the knife. The team's starting quarterback underwent what Tomlin described as "minor surgery" on his right knee Wednesday as the result of slight discomfort during the offseason. "We advised him to get the surgery done to ensure he will be completely healthy for the start of training camp," Tomlin said in a statement released by the team. "This surgery will have no long-term effects on his health."

Diehards Line: As NFL.com's Marc Sessler suggests, that has the signposts of an arthroscopic procedure. No surgery is minor, but the Steelers sound confident that Roethlisberger will return in time to take the majority of snaps when camp launches in late July. We'll find out soon enough. Roethlisberger said in late May that he was feeling "100 percent" on the heels of a painful shoulder and rib injury that sidelined him for three games last season. Apparently he wasn't being forthcoming. Roethlisberger last underwent knee surgery in 2005 and missed four games because of the procedure. Sounds like this one won't be as much of an issue. We will, of course, follow up as needed.