Ben Tate likely out 2 weeks

Cleveland Browns running back Ben Tate is expected to miss at least two weeks with a knee injury suffered in Sunday's game, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Browns coach Mike Pettine acknowledged Wednesday that Tate would miss Sunday's game against the Saints but wouldn't get into specifics.

"Ben Tate will miss some time with a knee sprain," Pettine said. "I'm not going to go into detail, whatever it is."

Pettine said he will comply with league rules on injuries but will "always be in the mode of protecting the player, protecting the team."

Which means he won't say more than he has to.

Pettine added that tight end Jordan Cameron and linebacker Barkevious Mingo are day-to-day with shoulder injuries. Pettine said he was not sure when Cameron might be available.

Tate signed with the Browns in the offseason with the reputation of a back who could run hard but was injury prone. He missed time with a rib injury in 2013 and missed his rookie season with a broken ankle.

He was injured late in the second quarter of the Browns' 30-27 loss at Pittsburgh.

Tate's last carry was a 25-yard run with 6:30 left before halftime. He went to the sideline and did not return.

Rookies Terrance West and Isaiah Crowell replaced Tate, and Crowell scored two touchdowns in the third quarter.

In the game, Tate had six carries for 41 yards, including the 25-yarder.

NFL Network reported earlier Wednesday that Tate would likely miss two to four weeks.

ESPN.com Browns reporter Pat McManamon contributed to this report.