Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was suspended for six games on Wednesday for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, according to ESPN.com.

He also was ordered to undergo a comprehensive behavioral evaluation. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will evaluate Roethlisberger's progress before the season and might consider reducing the suspension to four games.

"The Personal Conduct Policy makes clear that I may impose discipline 'even where the conduct does not result in conviction of a crime' as, for example, where the conduct 'imposes inherent danger to the safety and well being of another person'," Goodell stated in his letter to Roethlisberger.

"As the District Attorney concluded, the extensive investigatory record shows that you contributed to the irresponsible consumption of alcohol by purchasing (or facilitating the purchase of) alcoholic beverages for underage college students, at least some of whom were likely already intoxicated. There is no question that the excessive consumption of alcohol that evening put the students and yourself at risk. The Personal Conduct Policy also states that discipline is appropriate for conduct that 'undermines or puts at risk the integrity and reputation of the NFL, NFL clubs, or NFL players.' By any measure, your conduct satisfies that standard."

The Steelers have begun contacting teams to see if they would be willing to trade a top 10 pick for Roethlisberger, an NFL source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Pittsburgh called the Rams, 49ers, Raiders, Bills, Jaguars, Seahawks and Browns, the source said.

Rams and Bills are known not to be interested, the source said.

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There are mixed emotions on what is the right thing to do in the case of Roethlisberger. Though he has not been found guilty in the court of law, he’s certainly been guilty of poor decisions. The Steelers have made it clear they will tolerate the behavior and Big Ben is unlikely to appeal any decision. The real test will come for how he carries himself moving forward.

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