[249], Roethlisberger made his return from injury in the Week 1 game against the New York Giants, where he threw for 229 yards and three touchdowns in the 2616 win. [21], His jersey number number 7 was retired by the RedHawks during homecoming on October 13, 2007; the festivities included the RedHawks football game against Bowling Green. Dave DiCello . Additionally, Roethlisberger is very close with his own children, two sons and a daughter. [344][345], After Barravecchio's purported departure, Roethlisberger allegedly approached, exposed himself, and despite the woman's protests, followed her into what turned out to be a bathroom when she tried to leave through the first door she saw. [123] He broke Terry Bradshaw's single-season record of 3,724 passing yards, and set a new mark for single-season completions (302). [165] One of his best individual games in the 2012 season came against the Oakland Raiders in Week 3. "But it seems like he's trying to turn it around. [363], He has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman after both of his Super Bowl victories. We can say it was now, but how do we know for sure?" 300 attempts) 65.5% (200103), Highest completion%, season (Min. So we have this beautiful farm, this beautiful property. "[158] In Week 15 against the San Francisco 49ers, Roethlisberger started the game while suffering through a high-ankle sprain. [351] The owner of Pittsburgh-based PLB Sports, which marketed "Big Ben's Beef Jerky", terminated the company's five-year sponsorship of Roethlisberger, the first such action in the company's 14-year history. [148], In a 2320 Week 3 win against the Indianapolis Colts, Roethlisberger threw for a career-high 171 yards in the first quarter, turned the ball over three times in the second quarter, then led the Steelers to the 20th fourth quarter comeback of his career, passing Terry Bradshaw for the most in Steelers' history. [59], Their second road win came on January 15 when Roethlisberger led the Steelers against the Indianapolis Colts in the Divisional Round, the NFL's top team throughout the season and a heavy favorite to represent the AFC in Super Bowl XL. Get viral NFL graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. It set up the winning touchdown and put the Steelers in their fourth conference championship game in Roethlisberger's seven years with the franchise. [107], Roethlisberger had one of the worst performances of his career in a Week 9 236 win over the Washington Redskins, posting career lows in passer rating (15.1), completions (5), passing yards (50), yards per attempt (2.94) and completion percentage (29.4%). [64][65], After an off-season motorcycle crash in which he was seriously injured, Roethlisberger missed the opening game of the 2006 season after having an emergency appendectomy on September 3. Trust, in late-game situations, was never an issue with Roethlisberger. The Steelers defeated the San Diego Chargers in the Divisional Round and the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship en route to the Super Bowl.[112][113]. But nevertheless, he's changed his ways. Trailing for the first time in the game, 2320, with 2:30 remaining in the game, Roethlisberger took the field to start the winning drive. Now retired, Roethlisberger is in the process of opening a family retreat center. [323][324] Reports from the scene and news media indicated that the accident was serious but "not life- or career-threatening," though Roethlisberger related in interviews that paramedics on the scene stopped bleeding in his throat just in time to save his life. [125], In Week 16 against the Baltimore Ravens, Roethlisberger's 259-yard effort helped him become the first quarterback in franchise history to pass for over 4,000 yards in a single season. He completed 18 of 24 pass attempts for 196 yards, two touchdowns, and no turnovers. Roethlisberger made the announcement on his Twitter page, saying . He was near-perfect on the night, completing 14 of 17 passes for 226 yards and two touchdowns. Baltimore went on to win their final game and secured the division title, leaving Steelers with the number 5 seed to face Denver in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. Article continues below advertisement. Maybe he didn't realize it at first: the importance of every interaction, his significance in the city. The future of the NFL combine: Is there really a chance it could end forever? [204][205] Roethlisberger was named to his fourth career Pro Bowl and was ranked 21st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016. It wasn't about five bucks, Baranowski says. [278][279] He is the only quarterback in NFL history to reach 20 comeback wins before the age of 30. Which non-quarterback group will define each top-25 team's season? Roethlisberger". Ben Roethlisberger 'Big Ben' was one of the best and most successful quarterbacks of his era. "It's weird and maybe awkward to say this," Colon said, "but everything that happened was a blessing in disguise. [220] In Week 11 against the Tennessee Titans, he completed 30 of 45 passes for 299 yards and four touchdowns as the Steelers won 4017. He had a passer rating of 93.2. [83] Against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 4, Roethlisberger looked to get a win over his former offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt, who was then the head coach of the Cardinals. [3], Known for playing outside the passing pocket in what he calls "backyard football",[4] Roethlisberger grew up idolizing John Elway and has often been compared to him, wearing number 7 in his honor. "The town was really fed up with him," Baranowski said. His father is Kenneth Todd Roethlisberger and his mother is Ida Jane Foust and they belong to Anglo-Swiss-German ancestry.. [27][39][40][34], On August 4, Roethlisberger signed a six-year contract to the Steelers worth $22.26 million in salaries and bonuses, with an additional $17.73 million available via incentives. [43] In Week 6, in a 2420 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, he was 21 of 25 for 193 passing yards and two touchdowns to earn his first AFC Offensive Player of the Week honor. Troup died in 1999. [75], In Week 11, Roethlisberger overcame three first-half interceptions by throwing for 224 yards and two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, leading the Steelers to score 21 points and come back to beat the Cleveland Browns, 2420. He was touted by Steelers head coach Bill Cowher in a press conference as a franchise quarterback. Ben Roethlisberger earned the title of the Steelers franchise quarterback over the years, which is why it came as a shock to fans when he announced his swift retirement in January 2022. The package also included custom shoes from Nike, each coming with an autograph from CEO Phil Knight. Anyone can read what you share. Despite the three game win streak to end the season, the Steelers did not make the playoffs after tie-breakers eliminated them. [169] He had planned on finishing his degree sooner, but the Steelers having deep playoff runs earlier in his career prevented him from registering for classes in time for the winter term, only being able to do it after the Steelers were eliminated in the Wild Card round against the Denver Broncos the previous season. sought to strengthen its response to allegations of sexual assault and partner violence, and before the #MeToo movement brought attention to accounts of assault and harassment. While many have speculated as to what Roethlisberger would do now that his time in the NFL has come to an end, he is staying in Pittsburgh and transitioning into other passions to find his new lifes work. "[331], In August 2009, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette published details of an affidavit filed as part of a motion by two of the other defendants named in the suit to relocate the case from Washoe County to Douglas County. "[341], In interviews with the police on the night of the incident, the woman alleged that Roethlisberger, after inviting her and her friends to the V.I.P. [99] Roethlisberger had two years left on his original that he signed after the draft. Antonio Brown reaches out to Big Ben on the day his career officially comes to an end. [331] McNulty's suit alleges that her boss told her "That guy [Roethlisberger] can have anyone he wants. Actor Rebel Wilson is 43. [114][115] Overall, Roethlisberger finished 21 of 30 for 256 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. [8] In the 2001 season, he made his collegiate debut against Michigan, completing 18 of 35 passes for 193 yards and two touchdowns in the 3113 loss. He scrambled right and completed a 14-yard pass to Antonio Brown to seal the victory for Pittsburgh, sending them to their third Super Bowl appearance in the last six seasons. In overtime, Roethlisberger completed a slant pass to rookie Santonio Holmes, who went 67 yards for the game-winning touchdown. "Do I think he was doing it for the PR? [146], In Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens, Roethlisberger set career-worsts for turnovers (5) and largest margin of defeat (28) in his first loss against the Ravens since 2006. Want more? [19][20] He finished his 2003 season with a conference-leading 343 completions, 4,486 passing yards, and 37 passing touchdowns, breaking school single-season records in all three categories. Actor Robert Iler . [152][153] He was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the eighth time in his career. [173][174] The Steelers would go on to miss the playoffs after the San Diego Chargers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 2724 in overtime in Week 17. The two regularly hunt together in Ellicotville, N.Y. and talk about everything from life to football. [54] The Steelers lost the game to the eventual Super Bowl champions, the New England Patriots, by a score of 4127. [122], In Week 15 against the Green Bay Packers, Roethlisberger broke several franchise passing records in ending the five-game losing streak for the Steelers with the biggest passing day in franchise history. The lead grew to 207 before Arizona mounted a comeback. [237] In Week 10 against the Carolina Panthers, Roethlisberger had more touchdowns than incompletions on a statline of 22-of-25 for 328 yards and five touchdowns in his NFL-record fourth game with a perfect quarterback rating. He earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his effort against the Colts. PITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and his wife Ashley are giving thanks for their new bundle of joy. He has played for the Pittsburgh Steelers since the team selected him in the 2004 NFL Draft. As for the wish of Steelers fans, Roethlisberger will try to lead the franchise to Super Bowl win in the 2021 NFL season. [11] Against Hawaii, he broke school records for attempts, completions, and yardage, when he went 40 of 53 for 452 yards and three touchdowns in the 5251 loss. [188] He was named to his third career Pro Bowl for the 2014 season. [66] Backup Charlie Batch started and led the Steelers to a victory over the Miami Dolphins. She is a dedicated physician and plays a significant role in the community and her athletic husband's wellbeing. After 18 seasons as quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ben Roethlisberger is moving forward with retirement plans that include "more and more discipleship."Last week, the NFL great revealed details about those plans when he spoke at the Ignite Men's Conference and on the "Sports Spectrum" podcast.. Roethlisberger, a two-time Super Bowl champion, played his final football game in . [229], The Steelers finished the 2017 season with a 133 record, clinching the AFC North division. [105] The next week, Roethlisberger threw for 239 yards in the first halfa career-high for one halfand directed the game-winning drive, passing for an eight-yard touchdown to Hines Ward to defeat the Jacksonville Jaguars by a score of 2621. It is a strong class of free-agent tight ends, and these three could be fits for the Steelers. [247][248] After the season, it was revealed that Roethlisberger's injury was much more serious than originally anticipated, as he tore off three flexor tendons from his throwing arm, and he is believed to be the first quarterback to attempt a comeback from such an injury. Instead, Roethlisberger played wide receiver. They defeated the Bengals by a score of 1816 in the Wild Card Round, but lost to the eventual Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round by a score of 2316. For those keeping track, that's Ben, Baylee and Bodie. "Footbahlin' with Ben Roethlisberger", Episode 21 Ben and Spence welcome . Though Ben Roethlisberger has taken a permanent break from the physical aspect of sports, he is still very much active in the sports world, and even hosts his own podcast to share his thoughts and expertise on football today. 26.1K views. Rock singer Chris Martin (Coldplay) is 46. [280] Upon his retirement following the 2021 season, Roethlisberger was tied for the 2nd most game-winning drives of all time (53), and in sole possession of 2nd most game-winning drives including the playoffs (57). In the course of his career as a professional football player. He's big and strong and tough, and people just idolize him. (It was later reduced to four.) His goodbye tour began two weeks earlier, when Roethlisberger acknowledged before a final home game in Pittsburgh that this could be it. His team sneaked into the postseason as the A.F.C.s No. [3], During 2014, Roethlisberger passed for career highs in yards with 4,952, completion percentage with 67.1, completions with 408, and attempts with 608. Roethlisberger threw a touchdown pass to Santonio Holmes in the third quarter to start a comeback. Theres fishing. Rock singer Chris Martin (Coldplay) is 46. Ben Roethlisberger had a record of 13-10 in the playoffs in his career. Official site. [232], Roethlisberger started the 2018 season with 335 passing yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions in a 2121 tie against the Cleveland Browns. [47] In addition, he was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team. [5][6], At Findlay High School in Findlay, Ohio, Roethlisberger was captain of the Trojans' football, basketball, and baseball teams. [365] In 2009, he hosted WWE Raw. There is no easy way to juxtapose two sexual assault allegations with the 18 years Roethlisberger bolstered the Steelers with his play, but both are part of his N.F.L. Although the Jaguars had the #1 passing defense in 2017, Roethlisberger finished with a playoff career-high 469 passing yards, five touchdowns, and an interception, but the Steelers lost 4245. ", In the months after Big Ben hung up his jersey, he frequently posted family pictures on his Twitter account. The final interception came in the final seconds of the game, in the end zone, ending Pittsburgh's comeback attempt. "I'm a Bronx New York kid. [337], In December 2011, the suit was ended when the parties settled.[338]. [63] Roethlisberger had one of the worst passing games of his career, completing just nine of 21 passes for 123 yards and two interceptions; his passer rating of 22.6 was the lowest in Super Bowl history by a winning quarterback. By rule, possession was given to Pittsburgh, resulting in the game-winning field goal. The next day, he released a statement apologizing for concerning friends, family, all his fans, and the Steelers organization, and in which he also stated, "If I ever ride again, it certainly will be with a helmet. 20 attempts) 64.4%, Longest pass completion 97-yard touchdown to, Most 200+ yard passing games 188 (includes nine playoff games), Most 300+ yard passing games 68 (includes one playoff game), Most consecutive games with 300+ yards passing 4 (from November 8, 2015, through December 12, 2015), Most 3,000-yard passing seasons 15 (20062018, 2020, 2021), Most consecutive 3,000-yard passing seasons 13 (20062018), Most 4,000-yard passing seasons 6 (2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018), Most consecutive 4,000-yard passing seasons 2 (20132014, 20172018), Most 3 TD passing games 45 (includes one playoff game), Most consecutive games with a TD pass 30 (from September 9, 2012, through September 7, 2014), Most consecutive home games with a TD pass 45 (from December 19, 2010, through September 17, 2017), Most games with a passer rating over 100.0 (regular season; min. [190], On March 13, Roethlisberger signed a five-year contract extension with the Steelers. He appeared in his third Super Bowl in Super Bowl XLV, but the team lost by a score of 3125 to the Green Bay Packers. [182][183], In the Steelers Week 15 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, Roethlisberger completed 27 of 35 passes for 360 yards in a 2720 victory. [367], "Roethlisberger" redirects here. He cuts his own grass, scoops snow out of his own driveway and shops for his own groceries. [36] Roethlisberger was being interviewed live on ESPN by Suzy Kolber when he received the phone call from Cowher, confirming his selection before it was officially announced by Paul Tagliabue. The penalty was later reduced to four games. Roethlisberger, 28, was accused of assaulting a 20-year-old female college student in the restroom of a bar in Milledgeville, Ga., in the early hours of March 5, the second sexual-assault accusation leveled at the quarterback in nine months. [10] When Miami played Bowling Green, he had two touchdowns and 305 passing yards and broke the MAC freshman passing yardage record in the 2421 victory. Ben Roethlisberger embraces the new challenge in his 18th season, Judy Battista writes. "He kind of had an arrogance to him," Colon said. [22][23], All records are from the Miami University 2008 media guide. Roethlisberger grew up as a Christian but recommitted to his faith in 2017. [77] Roethlisberger bounced back the following game, throwing for 198 yards and two touchdowns in a 203 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While it doesn't look like Roethlisberger will take up an interest in another professional sport, he nonetheless seemingly enjoys being involved with the teams in Pittsburgh. or by sports media only that those who consider his legacy now do so in a very different climate. [342], In April 2010, district attorney Fred Bright announced that Roethlisberger would not be charged. [336] According to the lawsuit, the woman obtained hospital treatment after the incident. [317] In May 2006, Roethlisberger and his family traveled to Switzerland for a week. In the 419 victory, he finished with 280 passing yards and two touchdowns to earn AFC Offensive Player of the Week. Because we want to help families, the family unit. The podcast, according to Roethlisberger himself, will consist of him sampling craft beers, giving football insight, and chatting with a variety of special guests. [32], During the 2004 NFL Draft, Roethlisberger was the second-highest touted quarterback behind Ole Miss' Eli Manning. Ben Roethlisberger proved Thursday night that even at 39, he has a little magic left. [268][269] A day before the Week 10 game against the Detroit Lions, the Steelers placed Roethlisberger on Reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive for the virus. Following his teams wild-card round playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Roethlisberger spoke at a news conference about moving from one chapter to the next. He said that he hugged Cameron Heyward, the next longest-tenured Steelers player, and told him that the figurative torch was now his. Date of Birth Jul 24, 1983. Actor Rebel Wilson is 43. We don't get star-struck. [355] Ed Joyner was prohibited by the Pennsylvania State Troopers from continuing to work for Roethlisberger, and lost a grievance case seeking to overturn the decision. He reminded Roethlisberger that everything can be taken away from you at any time. Harlan herself has an accomplished career and works as a physician, though both she and Roethlisberger prioritize time for their children: Bodie, Baylee, and Benjamin. [17][18] He established the Miami single-season record with 3,238 passing yards and 271 completions in 2002. 1,390. [100], In Week 1 against the Houston Texans, Roethlisberger completed 13 of 14 passes for a career-high 92.9 completion percentage (minimum 10 attempts), and finished with 137 yards passing and two touchdown passes in the 3817 win. He also fumbled once, which the Ravens returned for a touchdown in the second half.

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