PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is in the concussion protocol after sustaining a hit early in Tuesday's practice.
Coach Mike Tomlin said in a statement that team doctors are evaluating the six-time Pro Bowler.
Teammates huddled in concern as Roethlisberger fell to the turf at Latrobe Memorial Stadium. Right tackle Marcus Gilbert said Roethlisberger was rolling to the right side on a goal-line play and ran into Gilbert and linebacker Keion Adams.
Roethlisberger got up on his own accord and talked with teammates and trainers, who eventually walked him out of the stadium.