Polamalu passes concussion test, could play Sunday

Polamalu passes concussion test, could play Sunday
Gene J. Puskar
Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 2:26 pm | Updated: 4:02 pm, Tue Oct 18, 2011.
Associated Press


A violent collision with Jacksonville running back Maurice Jones-Drew's churning knees won't be enough to keep Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu out of the lineup.

Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday the 2010 NFL Defensive Player of the Year is "good to go" after passing a concussion test. The team removed Polamalu from the game midway through the fourth quarter of Sunday's 17-13 win over the Jaguars with concussion-like symptoms.

Tomlin believes Polamalu was injured while diving at Jones-Drew's legs on a third-and-1 play. Polamalu stuffed Jones-Drew no gain, forcing the Jaguars to punt. The All-Pro safety watched Pittsburgh's final two defensive series from the sidelines as the Steelers (4-2) held on to win their second straight.

"We anticipate him practicing tomorrow and moving on throughout the week like everyone else on our football team," Tomlin said.

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Tomlin: Polamalu Will Play Against Cardinals
October 18, 2011 1:24 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers, James Harrison, Mike Tomlin, Aaron Smith, Casey Hampton, Jason Worilds, Troy Polamalu, Mewelde Moore, Chris Kemoeatu, Marcus Gilbert, Injury Report
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Head coach Mike Tomlin updated the Steelers’ injury situation during his weekly press conference Tuesday afternoon.

While the news was not all good, he did announce that Troy Polamalu will be ready to go on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.

Polamalu missed most of the fourth quarter against Jacksonville due to concussion-like symptoms. He has passed a concussion test, met with team neurosurgeons and will be cleared to fully participate in practice on Wednesday.

There’s also a possibility that Marcus Gilbert, Mewelde Moore, Jason Worilds and even Chris Kemoeatu could return to practice.

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Our defense is starting to click. We couldn't afford to lose Troy right now.

Troy needs to be Troy, but he also needs to protect his melon!