Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger self-reported a concu sion last season. He explained why Wednesday on the MMQB Podcast.Roethlisberger left late in a 39-30 lo s to the Seahawks last November, and was evaluated for a concu sion. Roethlisberger said he is "proud" he self-reported the concu sion, though he admitted to not disclosing other injuries in the past.MORE: Players
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