Ben Roethlisberger has completed his behavioral evaluations and awaits word on when he can return to full participation in training with the Steelers, a source told the Post-Gazette today.

Also, NFL.com is reporting that the treatment ordered by commissioner Roger Goodell, was completed last week but that there could still be a recommendation the quarterback receive further treatment.

The evaluations are part of Goodell's suspension of the quarterback for the first six games of the season. If Roethlisberger fulfills the requirements as stipulated by Goodell, the commissioiner has said he could reduce the suspension to four games.

The Steelers renew their practices next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after more than a two-week hiatus after their minicamp ended May 2, a weekend in which Roethlisberger stayed at the NFL-assigned clinic for his evaluation.

Roethlisberger's camp is optimistic he will be able to return to the team soon, but club officials are not sure of the timetable. The quarterback has been working out privately and is said to be in good shape and eager to mount a comeback in many ways and to meet the challenges ahead of him.

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