Ben Roethlisberger returns to practice with Pittsburgh Steelers

PITTSBURGH -- Ben Roethlisberger returned to the practice field Tuesday for the first time since the Steelers' two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback was suspended six games for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.

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Roethlisberger is taking part in the fourth week of the Steelers' five weeks of voluntary practices. He practiced with the first-team offense on Tuesday.

He last practiced on April 20, the day before he was disciplined by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. A 20-year-old college student accused him of sexual assault in Milledgeville, Ga., but no charges were filed.

Roethlisberger wasn't allowed to practice again until he underwent a behavioral evaluation as part of the suspension, which could be reduced to four games. He can take part in training camp and play in preseason games, but will be barred from all team activities once his suspension begins.

A Steelers spokesman said neither Roethlisberger nor Steelers coach Mike Tomlin will talk to reporters following the practice.

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