Sports / Ben Roethlisberger Roethlisberger Will Sit 6 Games Hopes of a 2-game suspension dashed By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff Posted Apr 21, 2010 11:56 AM CDT Copied Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger wipes his face as he participates in the NFL team's practice in Pittsburgh on Monday, April 19, 2010. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) Pittsburgh fans can forget any hope that Ben Roethlisberger will get off with a slap on the wrist. The league today suspended Big Ben for the first 6 games of next season for violating its personal conduct policy, reports ESPN. Some in the Steelers organization had actually feared an 8-game penance over the rape allegations. story continues belowRelax In StyleBreezy chambray, intricate embroidery, and luxurious silk come together in our latest resort arrivals, perfect for sun-filled escapes and dreamy getaways.Johnny WasShop NowUndoPeople in Columbus are Loving Martha Stewart's Meal KitMartha Stewart & Marley Spoon UndoWho’s looking for Love in ColumbusExplore new connections on eharmony now!eharmonySign UpUndo Sources also reveal that the Steelers have been calling other teams to see if any of them would deal a top 10 pick for the quarterback, and at least one team has debated such a trade internally. The Steelers aren't precisely eager to trade Roethlisberger, but would do it if the price was right, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. (More Ben Roethlisberger stories.) Report an error