He underwent surgery on October 17 for a torn meniscus and missed the following week against the New England Patriots. [71] However, during the third quarter, Roethlisberger was helped off the field after sustaining a concussion following a controversial hit by Falcons defensive end Patrick Kerney. Seth's mom, Julie, has been taking her son to the Mayo Clinic for the . [261] In Week 13 against the Washington Football Team, Roethlisberger threw for 305 yards, two touchdowns and an interception during the 2317 loss. So we have this beautiful farm, this beautiful property. Roethlisberger also matched his career high in passing touchdowns with 32, as well as posting a passer rating of 103.3, the second highest of his career. once saying that "I hope my son plays golf." And yet, perhaps spurred by the . "But he hasn't been around at all this year.". Roethlisberger was one of the most prolific passers in NFL history. 50 attempts) 61.3%, Staff (September 2006) "Ben Roethlisberger 1982", Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 10:10. Roethlisberger threw a touchdown pass to Santonio Holmes in the third quarter to start a comeback. However, Roethlisberger had his first loss of the season as he was intercepted twice; once in the red zone, and then on a desperation pass with six seconds left in the game. Time Is Ben Roethlisbergers Harshest Critic, https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/18/sports/ben-roethlisberger-steelers-retire.html. [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. With the game scoreless in the fourth quarter, Roethlisberger led a game-winning field goal drive for the only points of the night. [58] The Bengals' backup quarterback, Jon Kitna, came in and led the Bengals to leads of 100 and 177. [128] He was selected as the first alternate to the Pro Bowl, but declined the invitation to rest his right shoulder which was injured in the Miami game. Despite this, Roethlisberger explained that he left his career on his own terms and is content with what he's doing and where he is today. It was Roethlisberger's third game-winning drive in a playoff game. Ryan Hite went on to Denison University where, as a wide receiver, set numerous career and single-season records by the time he graduated from college. [255] The victory over the Cowboys marked an 80 start to the season for the Steelers, the best in franchise history. [227] In the closing seconds of the fourth quarter, two controversial moments occurred; Roethlisberger threw a potential game-winning touchdown to tight end Jesse James, but was overturned after James seemingly lost control when the ball touched the ground. "He's worked at it. He led the league in Yards Per Attempt with an 8.90, and finished third in passer rating behind Peyton Manning and Carson Palmer with a 98.6. 300 attempts) 65.5% (200103), Highest completion%, season (Min. [67] In Week 3, Roethlisberger completed fewer than half of his passes for three interceptions and no touchdowns in a 2820 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. He took a shot to his right knee in the second quarter, but returned after missing two plays to finish the game. Anyone can read what you share. [99] Roethlisberger had two years left on his original that he signed after the draft. [219] In Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Roethlisberger threw a career-high five interceptions as the Steelers lost by a score of 309. [24], Because ESPN began broadcasting MAC games on Tuesdays and Wednesdaysdays without other football on televisionin 2000, nationwide "MACtion" audiences watched Roethlisberger's teams. [222] On December 4, Roethlisberger became the eighth quarterback to reach 50,000 career passing yards in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. [30] The success of the 2003 Miami Redhawks led to the expectation that he would be drafted early. [108] In Week 13 at New England, in consistent rain, Roethlisberger completed 17 of 33 passes for 179 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. [356], Roethlisberger was suspended for four games during the 2010 NFL season for violating the league's personal conduct policy. [154] In Week 12 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Roethlisberger's career-best streak of 18 consecutive games with 200+ yards passing came to an end as he finished with 193. Profession Medical Assistant. During the Monday Night Football broadcast, ESPN color commentator Brian Griese made a reductive reference to Roethlisbergers being immature and having made mistakes early on, adding that the fan base forgave him. ", Journalists and sports insiders aren't the only ones who commented on this alleged bad blood, as Roethlisberger himself touched on the nature of leaving the Steelers. [365] In 2009, he hosted WWE Raw. 10 attempts/game) 5 (2010), Most passing yards 522 (Completed 40 of 49 passes for 522 yards and 6 touchdowns on October 26, 2014, against the, Most pass completions 44 (Completed 44 of 66 passes for 506 yards on December 10, 2017, against the, (Tie) Most consecutive passes completed, single game 15 (Completed 15 straight on November 26, 2007, against the, Highest completion percentage, game (min. Date of Birth Jul 24, 1983. Elizabeth Merrill is a senior writer for ESPN.com. With his bar-hopping days apparently behind him, Roethlisberger retreats to his parents' home in his down time. [181] In the next game, a 4323 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, he had 340 passing yards and six passing touchdowns to earn AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the second consecutive week. [308][309] He is of part Swiss descent; his surname, Roethlisberger (Swiss-German spelling: Rthlisberger), is of Swiss origin, with roots in Geissbhl, a farming hamlet in the municipality of Lauperswil, Switzerland. Jarrett Bell. Ellsberg said he has opted not to undergo chemotherapy and plans to accept hospice care when needed. [49] The next game, the Steelers defeated the also previously undefeated Philadelphia Eagles 273, with Roethlisberger going 11 of 18 for 183 yards, with two touchdowns and one interception. [126], Roethlisberger finished the season with 4,328 yards and 26 touchdown passes. [274], After Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady unretired in March of that year, some wondered if Roethlisberger would also come back for another season. [246] Subsequently, the team announced the following day that Roethlisberger would be placed on the season ending injured-reserve list after undergoing surgery on his injured elbow. Hines Ward is there, too. Thomas Tull, a minority owner of the team, took out a full front page ad in the Sunday edition of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette thanking the quarterback, and Roethlisberger did a postgame lap around the stadium to salute fans. [150] In Week 7 against the Arizona Cardinals, Roethlisberger set the franchise record for longest pass with a 95-yard touchdown pass to Mike Wallace. Colon was a rookie offensive lineman in 2006, drafted to move mountains. He was touted by Steelers head coach Bill Cowher in a press conference as a franchise quarterback. Not many people know this legendary quarterback today, but he was one of the most successful players back in the '60s. Ben Roethlisberger, who turned 39 last March, recently signed a one-year extension with the Steelers worth $14 million. [363], He has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman after both of his Super Bowl victories. 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. He talks to everybody now. Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger Sports 5.0 177 Ratings; After years of sampling unique beers and talking football with friends, we've decided to make it a show! We can say it was now, but how do we know for sure?" John, a high school baseball player who had the maturity of a 40-year-old, was considered an old soul. The 42-21 loss, Roethlisbergers worst playoff defeat, abruptly ended a Steelers season that had perhaps gone on too long. That's what I'm trying to do now. When Batch was injured in the preseason, however, Roethlisberger took over the backup quarterback role. The doctor's report also quoted the alleged victim telling them that, "A boy kind of raped me. "[158] In Week 15 against the San Francisco 49ers, Roethlisberger started the game while suffering through a high-ankle sprain. "But it seems like he's trying to turn it around. Additionally, Roethlisberger is very close with his own children, two sons and a daughter. [352][353] Jerry Blash resigned from the Milledgeville Police on April 15, 2010. [51], Two weeks later, Roethlisberger faced off against the New York Giants and the first overall pick of the 2004 draft, Eli Manning. His run was the last touchdown of the game, sealing the win for the Steelers. [54] The Steelers lost the game to the eventual Super Bowl champions, the New England Patriots, by a score of 4127. Ben Roethlisberger 'Big Ben' was one of the best and most successful quarterbacks of his era. [276][277] Roethlisberger has the most comeback wins (19) and game-winning drives (25) through the first seven seasons of a player's career. [42] Maddox's injury changed the Steelers' original plan for Roethlisberger, which was for him to sit on the bench or play sparingly during the first season or two in order to learn the team's system. The Steelers closed to within 2117 in the third quarter, but were unable to score on their next three drives. [143], In the AFC Championship against the New York Jets, Roethlisberger rushed for a touchdown in the first half as the Steelers built a 240 lead, before the Jets scored 19 unanswered points. The phone rang one day in Freedom, Pa., and Roethlisberger was on the other end. But as time has worn on, he has become less able to deliver the style of play that earned him those early successes: Tough and instinctual backyard football, predicated on his ability to absorb hits and extend plays beyond reason. 7 seed but was no match for Kansas City, the conferences new superpower. [86][87], In Week 12 against the Miami Dolphins, Roethlisberger set a Steelers record, completing 85.7% of his passes (18 of 21) as the Steelers beat the Miami Dolphins, 30a feat made all the more remarkable given the weather conditions. [325][328], The most serious injuries to Roethlisberger were a broken upper and lower jaw and a broken nose. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Roethlisberger 11th overall, making him the highest-drafted quarterback to play for the team that picked him, and the highest draft pick the Steelers used on a quarterback since selecting Terry Bradshaw first overall in 1970. ``We . The Steelers were down by two touchdowns to start the third quarter. A persons legacy isnt always neat and tidy, and the same goes for endings. [319][320], On June 12, 2006, Roethlisberger was in a motorcycle accident near downtown Pittsburgh, in which he was not wearing his helmet. [333], In July 2009, Andrea McNulty, 31, filed a civil claim in Washoe County, Nevada District Court accusing Roethlisberger of sexually assaulting in June 2008 in his hotel room while he was in Stateline, Nevada for a celebrity golf tournament. [138] Roethlisberger was questionable to start the Week 13 game against the Baltimore Ravens with a foot injury, but did start the game and suffered a broken nose on the first series after a hit to the face from Haloti Ngata. [179] With the win, Roethlisberger became just the fourth quarterback in NFL history to get 100 wins in his first 150 starts. The embarrassing record is not abnormal for veteran quarterbacks in the league, however. [127] He was 96 as a starter and his 100.5 passer rating was the second time in his career he had a season with a rating over 100. Ben Roethlisberger talked about his final home game with the Steelers. Maybe he didn't realize it at first: the importance of every interaction, his significance in the city. [12] He finished his first year with the Redhawks with 3,105 passing yards, 241 completions, and 25 touchdown completions while leading them to a 75 record. "We used to call him the Pied Piper. Im about to be part of an amazing surprise for a local football team for Make-A-Wish. One interception was returned for a touchdown, and the other was thrown with 2:03 left in the fourth quarter, which set up a potential game-winning field goal by Jets kicker Doug Brien. [226], During Week 15 against the New England Patriots, Roethlisberger finished with 281 passing yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. My badNFL admits blown call on Polamalu INT", "NFL Playoffs: 6-seeds are 52 against No. Were going to have a big farm housea 100 year-old farm house my wife is redoing for people to stay.. Roethlisberger set an NFL rookie record in 2004 with five comeback wins in the fourth quarter, and six game-winning drives in the fourth quarter/overtime (including one playoff game). Trust, in late-game situations, was never an issue with Roethlisberger. An emergency-room doctor and two nurses examined her and noted in their report a "superficial laceration and bruising and slight bleeding in the genital area", but could not say if trauma or assault was the cause. [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 seemed to approach every game as a proving ground. He eschews the bar scene, which has been the root of just about every one of his problems. [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. 20 attempts) 84.0% (completed 21/25 at Dallas October 17, 2004), Youngest starting QB ever to win the Super Bowl (2005; second-youngest QB to play in the Super Bowl, behind. May 13, 2010. 15 attempts). He came to training camp slimmer and in possibly the best shape he's been in his career. "I'm very pleased," team owner Dan Rooney said as he made the rounds in the locker room late Saturday. "Footbahlin' with Ben Roethlisberger", Episode 21 Ben and Spence welcome . The 2021-22 season was the last year on his contract after he . "The fans of Pittsburgh, they feel like the team is part of their family," Coen said. XFL Week 3 preview: Can AJ McCarron, Battlehawks continue their fourth-quarter heroics? career. Here's everything we know. He was just trying to be respectful of my son. "He's human," said Roethlisberger's agent, Ryan Tollner. It set up the winning touchdown and put the Steelers in their fourth conference championship game in Roethlisberger's seven years with the franchise. Then, in March 2010, a college student in Georgia told police that Roethlisberger had sexually assaulted her in a nightclub bathroom, while her friends said that they were blocked from reaching her by two off-duty Pennsylvania police officers who had accompanied Roethlisberger that night. 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. [157] On the injury, Roethlisberger said, "It was one of the most painful things I ever felt. After falling behind, 2817, in the fourth quarter, Roethlisberger threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Mike Wallace, and then pitched the ball to Antwaan Randle El on an option run for the two-point conversion to make it 2825. His wife, whom he married in 2011, and their three children met him in the tunnel afterward. The call came in late May, at the start of Roethlisberger's season of discontent. ", "Super Bowl XLIII - Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Arizona Cardinals - February 1st, 2009", "Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals - September 27th, 2009", "Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers - October 18th, 2009", "Roethlisberger hurt as Steelers stunned by Chiefs", "Pittsburgh Steelers at Kansas City Chiefs - November 22nd, 2009", "Was Big Ben's benching after '09 concussion right call? [336] According to the lawsuit, the woman obtained hospital treatment after the incident. He had two Super Bowl rings, and a locker room many suspected he had lost. [130], In Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins, with the Steelers trailing, 2220, with 2:37 remaining in the game, Roethlisberger was at the center of controversy when he ran a QB draw and dove for the end zone, appearing to score a touchdown in the process. He helped produce castmate Julie London's hit song "Cry Me a River.". [278][279] He is the only quarterback in NFL history to reach 20 comeback wins before the age of 30. [88] Pittsburgh was hit with a torrential storm, delaying the Monday night game 30 minutes due to lightning, while turning the new sod on the field, laid earlier that week, into a soggy mess. After one of the game's punts, the ball infamously stood straight up, stuck in the ground upon impact. Actor Richard Ruccolo is 51. "[358] The suspension was subsequently reduced to four games. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) waves to fans before he leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. After Kitna failed to produce, the Steelers took advantage by taking the next 24 straight points, and the win, in a 3117 victory in Cincinnati. [214][215] However, the Steelers lost 3617 to the Patriots in the AFC Championship. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. (Gene J. Puskar/Associated Press) . For those keeping track, that's Ben, Baylee and Bodie. Roethlisberger's giant mug is bigger than the rest of them. When asked if Roethlisberger was forced into retirement, which some have compared to that of Steelers safety Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh-Post Gazette sports journalist and NFL insider Gerry Dulac said in a May 2022 interview, "I would say it's very very safe to assume that. [337], According to the affidavit, defendant Antonetti claimed that McNulty had revealed she was hoping she had gotten pregnant with a "little Roethlisberger". [176] Roethlisberger was ranked 31st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014. [166] He missed three games due to injury, being replaced by Byron Leftwich, who went 01, and Charlie Batch, who went 11. Im Ben Roethlisberger. Besides football, family is a huge passion of Ben Roethlisberger, and the former Steelers QB has spent much of his retirement enjoying time with his wife and three children. Roethlisberger finished with 280 yards passing on just 21 attempts for a career-high 13.33 YPA (min. [296], On December 8, 2013, he passed Terry Bradshaw for most passing touchdowns for a Steelers quarterback. [243] He led the league in completions (452), attempts (675) and interceptions (16). His first pass of the day was a 60-yard touchdown to Mike Wallace, and his last pass was a game-winning 19-yard touchdown to Wallace on the final play of the game. How they were both from small colleges, both intensely competitive (they competed over who had the longest toenails) and both tied closely to their families. Actor Robert Iler . Just before 2 p.m. Monday, the late lunch crowd filtered out of Primanti Bros., a local dining institution. [151] Roethlisberger beat the Tom Brady-led Patriots for the first time in seven years in Week 8, completing 36 of 50 passes for 365 yards and 2 touchdowns. Kelly's mentorship and guidance helped forge a great friendship, to the extent that Roethlisberger gave his third child, Bodie, the middle name Hunter in honor of Kelly's late son who passed away at eight years old after a battle with Krabbe's disease. Actor Daniel Craig is 55. He is a member of the National Football League's Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL). In his first game of the season he completed 16 of 27 passes for 258 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. If No. His 5,129 passing yards and 34 touchdown passes set franchise records, both of which were held by Roethlisberger in his 2014 season. In the year 2021, Ben will be 39 years old. 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]. He reminded Roethlisberger that everything can be taken away from you at any time. Jeff Reed's 37-yard field goal in the final minute gave the Steelers and Roethlisberger their tenth straight win. He's doing what he has to do on the field and off.". According to DK Pittsburgh Sports, the NFL star was there for a private event, though other details regarding his presence were never specified. Jan. 27, 2022. Roethlisberger denied both accounts. [97] Roethlisberger played in his first Pro Bowl in Hawaii. In Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Steelers were dominant in the first half and led, 209, in the fourth quarter, but the defense surrendered the lead with 14 seconds left. [34] All three would enjoy lengthy and successful careers with the teams that signed them and have been compared favorably to the aforementioned 1983 Draft, which included Hall of Fame quarterbacks John Elway, Jim Kelly, and Marino. It was the Steelers first season missing the playoffs since 2009 and their first with a non-winning record since 2006. [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. "It takes time to earn that trust back," said a middle-aged woman named Karen who was walking nearby with her sister Monday afternoon. Roethlisberger finished the 3125 loss 25 of 40 for 263 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. I haven't heard one bad story. Titled "Sexual Healing", the episode aired shortly after the second accusation of assault. At one point in their interactions, John and Roethlisberger joked around about the quarterback's motorcycle accident. The future Hall of Famer, who is . [149] In Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans, Roethlisberger threw five touchdown passes for the second time in his career. You may have heard that the Indianapolis Colts recently tried to lure Philip Rivers out of retirement with Carson Wentz on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. He's more open; he's more vocal. The game-tying touchdown came on a 2nd and 10 with 3:47 remaining in regulation, in which Big Ben made a vintage play eluding pass rushers before connecting with Jerricho Cotchery on a 31-yard pass. But now they're back at full price and selling at a steady clip. His 4,952 yards were tied for most on the season with Drew Brees, but Roethlisberger reached the mark with fewer completions. [267], Roethlisberger signed a renegotiated contract with the Steelers on March 4, 2021, that saw him take a $5 million pay cut. [38] A two-time Super Bowl winner and six-time Pro Bowler, Roethlisberger leads the three in wins, winning percentage, and postseason appearances, and had the longest career among them. He finished with 361 yards and 3 touchdowns in his first regular season win over the Cardinals. 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. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Though he did convert eight third-down situations in the game to help the Steelers win, none of them was bigger than his 37-yard pass to Super Bowl XL MVP Hines Ward on a third-and-28 that set up the Steelers' first touchdown (a one-yard quarterback sneak by Roethlisberger on third and goal). In a Week 9 rematch of the 2005 AFC Championship against the Denver Broncos, Roethlisberger threw for a career-high 433 yards but had three of the six Steelers turnovers in a 3120 loss. Ben Roethlisberger was born on March 2nd of 1982 in Lima, Ohio. "They were really down on him, and there were a lot of people who just didn't want him to be our quarterback. The podcast, according to Roethlisberger himself, will consist of him sampling craft beers, giving football insight, and chatting with a variety of special guests. At the combine, Roethlisberger scored a 25 on the Wonderlic.