Roethlisberger apparently knocked momentarily unconscious by hit

<p>Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was apparently knocked momentarily unconscious and left Sunday's game against Atlanta after being hit by three Falcons defenders while throwing a pass in the third quarter.</p><p>Roethlisberger appeared to receive a helmet-to-helmet hit in the face mask from defensive end Chauncey Davis immediately after releasing the pass, which was dropped by Hines Ward with 7:40 left in the third. Defensive end Patrick Kerney and linebacker Ed Hartwell also hit the quarterback on the play.</p><p>Roethlisberger was face down and motionless for several minutes before being rolled onto his back by trainers.</p><p>Roethlisberger finally was able to sit up and then walk off the field with the assistance of the trainers.</p><p>He was taken to the sideline, where he sat on the bench as backup quarterback Charlie Batch entered the game. Minutes later, Roethlisberger was taken to the locker room on a cart. He returned to the sideline late in the game wearing street clothes and a black cap.</p><p>There was no immediate report on his injury.</p><p>Roethlisberger already has overcome a June motorcycle accident and a Sept. 3 appendectomy. He was 16-for-22 passing for 238 yards and three touchdowns before leaving the game.</p>

http://accesswdun.com/article/2006/10/114595