[254] In Week 9 against the Dallas Cowboys, Roethlisberger threw for 306 yards and three touchdowns during the 2419 win. 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 . [13] He was named as the MAC Offensive Player of the Year for the 2003 season. [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. Roethlisberger met John Challis years ago, when cancer was draining the life from the teenager's frail body. Roethlisberger finished 21 of 41 for 214 yards and two interceptions. Checkout the latest stats for Ben Roethlisberger. Ashley Harlan in a Nike outfit. In an official Twitter post by the Penguins, Roethlisberger geared up with Kris Letang, Sidney Crosby, and Evgeni Malkin after the team's practice. After leading a FG drive to take a 3028 lead, the defense again surrendered the lead and the Steelers trailed, 3630. "He's human," said Roethlisberger's agent, Ryan Tollner. [190], On March 13, Roethlisberger signed a five-year contract extension with the Steelers. Ben Roethlisberger throws a ball in overtime in a game on January 9 Credit: Getty Images - Getty. Jarrett Bell. [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. [33] While the Chargers drafted Manning, the Giants instead selected NC State quarterback Philip Rivers as part of a trade deal that sent Manning to the Giants and Rivers to the Chargers. (It was later reduced to four.) Nine months ago, when the Big Ben news hit the fan, Yinzers marked down Roethlisberger jerseys to $10. Off the field, Roethlisberger has spent the past nine months lying low. Hines Ward is there, too. I haven't heard one bad story. [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 returned for the second half and played the rest of the game, despite limping on his high-ankle sprain. [261] In Week 13 against the Washington Football Team, Roethlisberger threw for 305 yards, two touchdowns and an interception during the 2317 loss. 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Roethlisberger was one of the players invited to attend the draft along with others in the "Green Room" and was featured on the show Hey Rookie, Welcome to the NFL. Titled "Sexual Healing", the episode aired shortly after the second accusation of assault. 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. [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. After surgery on June 13 2006, Roethlisberger was upgraded to fair condition. [76] The following week, Roethlisberger and the Steelers were held scoreless in a 270 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. [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). Im a huge outdoorsman. Roethlisberger said. [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. With one play left in Kansas City, Roethlisberger completed his last pass, but his target, tight end Zach Gentry, was tackled short of the end zone. He's big and strong and tough, and people just idolize him. 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[329], Roethlisberger was released from the hospital on June 14, 2006. 82. At the time of his retirement, Ben Roethlisberger held the record for the NFL's most sacked quarterback, having a total of 554 sacks during his career as a Steeler, per . Roethlisberger". Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger made his first NFL appearance in Sept. 2004 against the Ravens. The eyes color of her is brown and . [57], The Super Bowl run began on January 8 as Roethlisberger helped lead the Steelers to a Divisional Round playoff win over the Cincinnati Bengalsan AFC North rival that had beaten the Steelers by seven points in the regular season to win the division championship. May 13, 2010. "He's worked at it. 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In April, prosecutors had decided not to charge him with sexually assaulting a woman in Georgia, but he was facing a six-game suspension by the NFL. 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. He earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his effort against the Colts. Two-time Super Bowl champion Ben Roethlisberger has retired from the NFL after an 18-year career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. There were questions about the handling of the Georgia case. [222] On December 4, Roethlisberger became the eighth quarterback to reach 50,000 career passing yards in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. I think Mike [Tomlin] was a little ready to move on, but I think he was OK with me coming back. At the time, he was one of the most vilified athletes in Pittsburgh. 20 attempts) 93.5, Highest completion percentage (Min. [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. 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 camp says biggest concern is weight loss," Ryan Burr reported on Twitter. [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. [131][132], In Week 8 against the New Orleans Saints, Roethlisberger, playing in his 90th regular season game, reached the 20,000-yard passing mark, but failed to throw a touchdown pass as the Steelers lost on Halloween night in the Superdome. The final interception came in the final seconds of the game, in the end zone, ending Pittsburgh's comeback attempt. Jamie Squire/Getty Images. [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. Fathers and sons are a part of that.. [236] In Week 3, Roethlisberger completed 79% of his passes for 353 yards and three touchdowns in a 3027 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, earning him AFC Offensive Player of the Week. [97] Roethlisberger played in his first Pro Bowl in Hawaii. [74] Roethlisberger and the Steelers got back on a winning track in a home game a week later against the New Orleans Saints. He's rumored to be engaged, a claim his camp will not confirm, and no longer travels with bodyguards or entourages. Roethlisberger did not play quarterback until his senior year, giving way to the coach's son, Ryan Hite. Two plays later, Roethlisberger faked a spike to pass, which was intercepted by Duron Harmon, resulting in the Steelers losing 2427. In the course of his career as a professional football player. [166] He missed three games due to injury, being replaced by Byron Leftwich, who went 01, and Charlie Batch, who went 11. By establishing this foundation, Roethlisberger wants to help keep families connected, especially those . [336] According to the lawsuit, the woman obtained hospital treatment after the incident. His 5,129 passing yards and 34 touchdown passes set franchise records, both of which were held by Roethlisberger in his 2014 season. Pittsburgh led early but had to survive a Colts comeback to win 2118, after an errant call that the NFL later admitted was a mistake,[60] which overturned a Troy Polamalu interception that would have secured the game for the Steelers. [114][115] Overall, Roethlisberger finished 21 of 30 for 256 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Elizabeth Merrill is a senior writer for ESPN.com. The timing of Roethlisberger's contract is another reason why this season is probably his last. It set up the winning touchdown and put the Steelers in their fourth conference championship game in Roethlisberger's seven years with the franchise. [273], On January 27, 2022, Roethlisberger announced his retirement from the NFL. 26.1K views. suspended Roethlisberger for the first six games of the 2010 season, the first player to be suspended under the leagues personal conduct policy without having been charged with a crime. Quick Information. Husband/Spouse Ben Roethlisberger (m. 2011-Present) Divorce/Split Not Yet. [22][23], All records are from the Miami University 2008 media guide. John Brodie retired in 1973 after 17 incredible seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, where he broke many of the teams, as well as the sport's records. [54] The Steelers lost the game to the eventual Super Bowl champions, the New England Patriots, by a score of 4127. [272] In the Wild Card Round against the Kansas City Chiefs, Roethlisberger threw for 215 yards and two touchdowns in the 4221 loss. 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. or by sports media only that those who consider his legacy now do so in a very different climate. The Steelers opted to start Roethlisberger over Batch because of the possibility that Baltimore could drop its final game, and a win by the Steelers would take back the division title. 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. "But he hasn't been around at all this year.". A rape kit was collected, but no semen was recovered. [326], Police sources indicated that Roethlisberger suffered fractures to the jaw and right sinus cavity, as well as a nine-inch laceration to the back of the head, the loss of two teeth, and several chipped teeth. [126], Roethlisberger finished the season with 4,328 yards and 26 touchdown passes. Ben married physician assistant Ashley Harlan in 2011, and in the years since, they've welcomed three children: son Ben Jr. in 2012, daughter Baylee in 2014, and son Bodie in 2016. So, stay tuned. Kings wish was simple: a new set of threads for his boys. Actor Rebel Wilson is 43. 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). [342], In April 2010, district attorney Fred Bright announced that Roethlisberger would not be charged. He talks to everybody now. [110] The Steelers clinched the AFC North in Week 15 with a win over the Baltimore Ravens,[111] and with a loss to the Tennessee Titans the following week clinched the No.