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Tue Nov 24, 2009 7:59 am EST

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Roethlisberger looking good for Sunday after near concussion

By Mark J. Miller

“BenPittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger(notes) took a nasty blow to the helmet from an errant knee during overtime of Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24.

Some say he had a concussion, but a team source is saying its tests are showing that it wasn't a concussion, just a good old-fashioned bell-ringing. Either way, it appears that Roethlisberger will be back next weekend for the Steelers game against the Baltimore Ravens, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Backup Charlie Batch(notes) is likely done for the season, though, after he supposedly broke his wrist on the one offensive series in which he replaced Roethlisberger.

It appears that the Steelers will sign Tyler Palko(notes), who quarterbacked for Pitt, to the practice squad and just go with two quarterbacks on the roster; third-stringer Dennis Dixon(notes) will move up to the backup role.

Source: Pittsburgh Post-GazetteNew Window

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  1. dave d
    1. Posted by dave d Tue Nov 24, 2009 8:35 am EST

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    You see how much the steelers care about concussion caution.
  2. Nathan L
    2. Posted by Nathan L Tue Nov 24, 2009 8:40 am EST

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    I agree Dave D. Give Dennis Dixon a shot. This was my favorite college player. Go Dixon.
  3. A Bag of Chips
    3. Posted by A Bag of Chips Tue Nov 24, 2009 9:02 am EST

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    I understand what you guys are saying, dave d and Nathan L. And I am a Steelers fan. However, my understanding is that Ben had CONCUSSION-LIKE SYMPTOMS, and not actually a concussion.
    I do agree though, that precautions are needed.
  4. Steven M
    4. Posted by Steven M Tue Nov 24, 2009 9:14 am EST

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    If this wasn't a division game, Ben wouldn't be playing. Mike Tomlin/Omar Epps needs to take a step back and re-evaluate this decision. Didn't he see the hit Ray Lewis laid on Pierre Garcon on Sunday. Ben can't handle that kind of hit after the"Concussion-like Symptoms".
  5. JRock
    5. Posted by JRock Tue Nov 24, 2009 9:15 am EST

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    Whats up with the comment "after he supposedly broke his wrist on the one offensive series in which he replaced Roethlisberger."? Supposedly?? I would think that if he is put on IR for a broken wrist.....it is, what they say it is. I dont get it.....
    And for posters 1-3, I believe they are very cautious about Ben and concussions. It would be stupid to play Ben if he had a concussion. 1. He is a great player and has done a great deal for your team. 2. You have millions of dollars invested in his future. If Ben has a concussion, it would be stupid to risk his and your teams future on 1 game.
  6. jb66
    6. Posted by jb66 Tue Nov 24, 2009 9:52 am EST

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    tough year for my ravens. glad to se that ben is ok. sweeping the steelers would be a good consolation for a dissapionting season. go ravens
  7. matt L
    7. Posted by matt L Tue Nov 24, 2009 10:15 am EST

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    Tomlin will be exposed for the below average coach he is. the only thing i enjoy more (when the stealers are on) than when that cheap shot artists hines ward gets blown up. is when rapo, ben gets lit up.
    Play him with that soft squash of his please.
  8. Dino
    8. Posted by Dino Tue Nov 24, 2009 10:16 am EST

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    The Steeler's have the best neurologist in the nation as an advisor to their medical staff. He was brought on for just this type of situation. He was the first team neurologist approved by the NFL. He's even more qualified than the NFL and NFLPA medical staff that approved him. He is also the same Dr. that Westbrook and Portis went to to be evaluated by. I'm pretty certain that Ben has been checked by him and was given a qualified assestment.
  9. Jacks
    9. Posted by Jacks Tue Nov 24, 2009 10:17 am EST

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    Oh and he mounts ugly broads...
  10. Jacks
    10. Posted by Jacks Tue Nov 24, 2009 10:18 am EST

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    Oh and $hittsburg is a sewer.. or is it Pittsbilly or Pittstucky?
  11. peter
    11. Posted by peter Tue Nov 24, 2009 10:47 am EST

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    Who cares a whit. Big Ben is a rapist and deserves to have his "bell rung" by an inmate!
  12. Dallas4Lyfe
    12. Posted by Dallas4Lyfe Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:13 am EST

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    I would be less concerned about Ben playing and more concerned about how that D is going to step it up without Palmalu.
    Steelers D = mediocre with out him.
  13. rock
    13. Posted by rock Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:51 am EST

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    bell ringing is a concussion
  14. jb66
    14. Posted by jb66 Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:52 am EST

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    jacks and peter = idiots..
  15. Steelers 6th SuperBowl
    15. Posted by Steelers 6th SuperBowl Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:52 am EST

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    LOL... Funny how all the loser haters are on a Steeler rumor blog...LOL
    No good news with your lousy teams, huh? The Steelers won the Super Bowl last Feb, and Steeler Nation is still excited about it. The Steelers will have a great shot at repeating once they get into the playoffs. I now, step 1 is to get into the playoffs, and to get there they have to fix their Special Teams play and do away with those red zone mistakes. The D is playing OK, they are not losing cause of Troy. I guess a SB hangover does exist, I sure had one Monday after the SB 43... LOL
  16. Incredibly_Disrespected
    16. Posted by Incredibly_Disrespected Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:56 am EST

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    Go for it Ben..... as long as those little white birdies are done circling a halo around your head
  17. jimbeaux61
    17. Posted by jimbeaux61 Tue Nov 24, 2009 12:05 pm EST

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    Steelers Coaches, please rethink this. You don't want your ex-quarterback to be mentally impaired for life; Bradshaw is bad enough.
  18. jimbeaux61
    18. Posted by jimbeaux61 Tue Nov 24, 2009 12:07 pm EST

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    "Just a good old fashioned bell ringing. Put some ice on it, take an extra shot of steroids, and walk it off." Yeah; they really care.
  19. named my son BEN
    19. Posted by named my son BEN Tue Nov 24, 2009 12:35 pm EST

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    All you crying dress wearing b@tches get over it ! In the NFL it is known that when you are cleared you play, thats why they pay DR's to evaluate. I am a huge Ben fan but I stand behind the Dr's and coaches if he is cleared he should play. If your quarterback was in the same situation you wouldnt be saying a dam thing!!!
    P.S. Kansas City thank you for a good game and great tailgating we had a blast!!!
  20. Crosby 87
    20. Posted by Crosby 87 Tue Nov 24, 2009 12:47 pm EST

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    Posts 1-3....idiots.....do you realize this guy gets paid 100 million dollars by what most people consider the best run franchise in sports???? I don't think you really know what your talking about in comparison to the people making a decision on whether he plays or not. Go watch college football. Dennis Dixon can't run that offense.
  21. Jacks
    21. Posted by Jacks Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:15 pm EST

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    17. Posted by Steelers 6th SuperBowl Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:52 am EST Report Abuse Football lasts how long... you live in a sewer all year.... Enjoy
  22. Mallard Davis
    22. Posted by Mallard Davis Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:23 pm EST

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    So the Steelers are going to risk Big Ben's long term health just because the only other QB is their third stringer? Someone should step in and stop this.
  23. nep617mvp
    23. Posted by nep617mvp Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:36 pm EST

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    Steelers suck big time. They wont even make the playoffs.
  24. nep617mvp
    24. Posted by nep617mvp Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:51 pm EST

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    1st to six=Crock of she hit.
  25. MR X
    25. Posted by MR X Tue Nov 24, 2009 2:09 pm EST

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    Keep diving head first! get that first down! or Not!

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