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Vontaze Burfict returns after getting evaluated for a concussion vs. Steelers

The outspoken linebacker took a helmet-to-helmet hit in the second quarter.

Vontaze Burfict returned in the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers after he was evaluated for a concussion. In the second quarter, the Cincinnati Bengals linebacker took a jarring helmet-to-helmet hit from Steelers offensive lineman David DeCastro.

Burfict flew into the backfield as Le’Veon Bell took a sweep to the left side. He met with DeCastro, who had pulled from his position to clear a path for the Pittsburgh back, and the two collided like two rams butting heads.

Burfict was helped off the field where he was evaluated by Cincinnati Bengals trainers. Before the half, he headed to the locker room before half, where he was cleared to return. DeCastro was not injured.

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