Originally published Friday, September 3, 2010 at 9:13 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's suspension is cut to 4 games | NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had his suspension reduced from six games to four games after meeting Friday with league commissioner Roger Goodell.

By The Associated Press

NEW YORK — Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is getting time off for good behavior.

He will be back on the field for the Steelers two games earlier than expected after convincing commissioner Roger Goodell he is turning his life around.

Roethlisberger, accompanied by team president Art Rooney, met with Goodell on Friday and was told he could return Oct. 17 against Cleveland after missing four games. He was suspended in April for six games for violating the league's personal-conduct policy, but Goodell said at the time he would review the player's behavior.

Roethlisberger, 28, was accused of sexually assaulting a Georgia college student after a night of drinking in a Milledgeville, Ga., bar on March 5. He was not charged by Georgia authorities.

Roethlisberger is the first player suspended by Goodell under the personal-conduct policy who was not arrested, charged with or convicted of a crime.

Notes

• Dallas traded receiver Patrick Crayton to San Diego for a draft pick; Minnesota sent reserve quarterback Sage Rosenfels and running back Darius Reynaud to the New York Giants for picks; and Arizona dealt guard Reggie Wells to Philadelphia for a pick.

• Players who have been or will be placed on season-ending injured reserve include Denver sack specialist Elvis Dumervil (chest) and running back LenDale White (Achilles tendon), and Cleveland running back Montario Hardesty (knee).

• San Francisco released 22 players, including ex-Washington State standouts Jason Hill, a receiver, and Karl Paymah, a defensive back.

• Arizona's cuts included tight end Anthony Becht, who has played in 152 consecutive league games.

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