Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger being evaluated for concussion

LATROBE, Pa. — UPDATE: While speaking to the media, Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin said Roethlisberger is being evaluated as part of the concussion protocol.

Hear from Coach Tomlin during Channel 11 News at 6.

ORIGINAL STORY: The Pittsburgh Steelers got a scare in their final practice of training camp Tuesday when quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was on the ground after throwing a pass near the goal line at Latrobe Memorial Stadium.

Roethlisberger appeared to grimace as he was tended to by trainers.

He eventually rolled over to his back before getting up and walking off the field under his own power.

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According to Channel 11's Alby Oxenreiter, Roethlisberger appeared to be okay when he left practice but did not return.

Coach Mike Tomlin announced on Tuesday morning that Roethlisberger would not play against the Packers in Thursday night's preseason game.