Steelers S Troy Polamalu sidelined with concussion
PITTSBURGH (AP)—The Pittsburgh Steelers removed All-Pro safety Troy
Polamalu(notes) from the game in the fourth quarter of a 17-13 victory over
Jacksonville on Sunday after Polamalu sustained “concussion-like symptoms.”
Polamalu did not play in Pittsburgh’s final two series. He stood on the
sideline with his helmet on and watched as the Steelers held on to win their
second straight.
Polamalu made a key stop on Jacksonville’s Maurice Jones-Drew(notes) midway through
the quarter, forcing Jacksonville to punt. The 2010 NFL Defensive Player of the
Year dived at Jones-Drew’s legs to stop him for no gain.
Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin said Polamalu had “concussion-like symptoms”
and was held out as a precaution.
The Steelers travel to Arizona next week.