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Ben Roethlisberger says his kids won't play contact football before fifth grade

It’s become a Father’s Day tradition for Ben Roethlisberger — leading hundreds of grade school-age children through intensive football instruction.

Roethlisberger held his 12th annual Football ProCamp on Sunday, when 250 kids from first through eighth grades participated in skills drills and received playing tips and passes from the Steelers quarterback.

The argument for children playing tackle football at a young age has been met with increasing scrutiny in recent years, as researchers have examined the impact of concussions on the brain. When Roethlisberger was asked about potential concerns from parents, he said that his camp, which features non-contact games, promotes the fundamentals of football.