[273], On January 27, 2022, Roethlisberger announced his retirement from the NFL. [97] Roethlisberger played in his first Pro Bowl in Hawaii. [176] Roethlisberger was ranked 31st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014. I literally can just go and be right there.. [230] In the AFC Divisional Round, the Steelers faced the Jaguars. [164], Roethlisberger threw for 3,265 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions in thirteen games as the Steelers finished the 2012 season with an 88 record. [82], In Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns, Roethlisberger threw four touchdown passes in a game for the first time in his NFL career as he led the Steelers to a win in the debut of new Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. "[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. But now you can tell he's open and he's willing.". [135] Roethlisberger passed for a season-high 387 yards and 3 touchdowns in the Week 10, 3926 loss, to the New England Patriots, but also had an interception returned for a score and was sacked five times as he tried to rally the Steelers from a 233 deficit in the second half. In doing so, they allowed the fans, themselves and Roethlisberger himself to say goodbye. Colon was a rookie offensive lineman in 2006, drafted to move mountains. 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. John, a high school baseball player who had the maturity of a 40-year-old, was considered an old soul. [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. [222] On December 4, Roethlisberger became the eighth quarterback to reach 50,000 career passing yards in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. However, there's no pretending that the longtime Steelers star was a good human being. 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. Roethlisberger, who will turn 40 in March, has all but announced his retirement after 18 seasons as the Steelers quarterback. Luckily for Big Ben, he made it out of the NFL before his sack stats grew. [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. 100 attempts) 69.1% (2003), Most regular season wins in a season, rookie QB 13 (2004), Longest regular season win streak to start a career for an NFL QB 15 games (won all 13 starts in the 2004 season, won first 2 games of the 2005 season), Most wins as a starting quarterback in first five NFL seasons (reg. [7], Ken Roethlisberger, a former Georgia Tech quarterback, never publicly criticized Hite for playing Ryan ahead of his son Ben. [363], He has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman after both of his Super Bowl victories. Roethlisberger was a 24-year-old with a Super Bowl trophy, a truckload of endorsements and a bit of an attitude. Actor Robert Iler . Ellsberg said he has opted not to undergo chemotherapy and plans to accept hospice care when needed. [317] In May 2006, Roethlisberger and his family traveled to Switzerland for a week. [103][104], In Week 4 against the Baltimore Ravens, the Steelers trailed 133 at halftime. He eschews the bar scene, which has been the root of just about every one of his problems. Legendary quarterbackBen Roethlisberger had a prolific career with the Pittsburgh Steelers that lasted for 17 years. [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. Lowest passer rating for a Super Bowl winning QB 22.6 (completed 9 of 21 passes for zero touchdowns with two interceptions), Most yards passing in relief (379 yards on November 15, 2015, against the Cleveland Browns), Most consecutive 6+ touchdown pass games (2), Most career perfect passer rating games (4), Most completions in a regular or postseason game (47 on January 10, 2021, against the Cleveland Browns), Most passes attempted, postseason game (68 on January 10, 2021, against the Cleveland Browns), 16581-1 (.671) record as starting QB (includes a 1310 playoff record), Highest passer rating (Min. We don't get star-struck. Ohio high school QB who beat out Big Ben took different path in life. Despite his injury, Mike Tomlin and the coaching staff believed Roethlisberger gave them their best chance at victory. "He wasn't. [101] The next week against the Cleveland Browns, he had the first pass reception of his career: a negative-seven-yard completion to himself after a deflected pass in the second quarter. "I'm a Bronx New York kid. April 12, 2010 -- A Georgia district attorney decided today not to file sex assault charges against Pittsburgh Steeler's quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. 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. [160], In Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns, just three weeks after the Browns injured Roethlisberger in Pittsburgh, Roethlisberger once again took the field to face the same opponents in their home stadium. They also had the Steelers star QB personally presenting the kits to Garrett and the rest of the Freeport HS football squad. [139], In Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns, the Steelers clinched the AFC North and the #2 seed in the AFC playoffs. Roethlisberger made the announcement on his Twitter page, saying . [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. Roethlisberger's tackle on Harper, dubbed by many as The Tackle II or The Immaculate Redemption, was compared by many to "The Immaculate Reception" in 1972, when Franco Harris made a miraculous reception and scored the game-winning touchdown against the Oakland Raiders. [329], Roethlisberger was released from the hospital on June 14, 2006. Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger made his first NFL appearance in Sept. 2004 against the Ravens. [175] This would also be the first time they missed the playoffs in back-to-back seasons since 1999 and the first time under Mike Tomlin. [193][194] In the 4318 victory over the 49ers, he had 369 passing yards and three touchdowns to earn AFC Offensive Player of the Week. [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. [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. Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger Sr. (/ r l s b r r /; born March 2, 1982), nicknamed "Big Ben", is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers.He played college football at Miami (OH) and was selected by the Steelers in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft. Roethlisberger used all 2:01 he had left to drive the team 86 yards for the winning touchdown with no time remaining. 1,390. He returned for the second half and played the rest of the game, despite limping on his high-ankle sprain. USA TODAY. Additionally, Roethlisberger is very close with his own children, two sons and a daughter. The phone rang one day in Freedom, Pa., and Roethlisberger was on the other end. A subsequent news conference with the hospital staff was brief but confirmed early reports that the most serious injuries were to the head and face. [133][134] Roethlisberger improved to 82 as a starter on Monday Night Football in Week 9 against the Cincinnati Bengals, and 6327 over his first 90 regular season starts (tied with Jim McMahon for third-highest win percentage through a player's first 90 starts). She is a dedicated physician and plays a significant role in the community and her athletic husband's wellbeing. [149] In Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans, Roethlisberger threw five touchdown passes for the second time in his career. [123] He broke Terry Bradshaw's single-season record of 3,724 passing yards, and set a new mark for single-season completions (302). [347], Milledgeville Police Sergeant Jerry Blash, who had posed for a photograph with Roethlisberger earlier in the evening, was the first officer to respond. 10 attempts) 84 (includes four playoff games), Most games with a perfect passer rating 4, Most games with 40+ pass attempts 52 (includes five playoff games), Most games with 20+ completions 119 (includes nine playoff games), Most games with 30+ completions 22 (includes two playoff games), Longest tenure by a quarterback to spend his career with a single team in NFL history 18 seasons, Highest completion percentage 67.1% (2014), Highest touchdown pass percentage 7.92% (2007), Most 400+ yard passing games 2 (2009, 2014, 2018), Most 500+ yard passing games 1 (2009, 2014, 2017), Most 3+ TD passing games 5 (2007, 2009, 2018), (Tie) Most 4+ TD passing games 3 (2007), Lowest interception percentage 1.29% (2010; 5 INTs on 389 attempts), Fewest interceptions (Min. "[316], Roethlisberger is a spokesman for Swiss Roots, a campaign intended to help Americans of Swiss origin reconnect with their Swiss ancestral heritage. I feel like its lost to a certain extent, and its something Im passionate about. [117] In Week 11 against the Kansas City Chiefs, he had thrown for 398 yards and three touchdowns before leaving the game in overtime after taking a knee to the helmet on a scramble attempt. [53], On January 23 in the AFC Championship Game in Pittsburgh, Roethlisberger completed 14 of 24 pass attempts for 226 yards and two touchdowns, but he also threw three costly interceptions, one of which was returned 87 yards for a touchdown by Rodney Harrison. With just over two minutes left, the game was tied, 2424, and the Steelers faced a 3rd and 19. Be sure to follow @footbahlinwithben. Off the field, Roethlisberger has spent the past nine months lying low. [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. We want to connect fathers and sons because its important, Roethlisberger answered when asked about his plans upon retirement. [258][259] In Week 10, against the Cincinnati Bengals, he had 333 passing yards and four passing touchdowns in the 3610 victory. Celebrating a second-quarter touchdown pass, Roethlisberger was punched in the face by Raiders' defensive lineman Richard Seymour, who was then ejected. In the course of his career as a professional football player. Team president Art Rooney II said Roethlisberger had to work hard to earn back trust. [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. Roethlisberger". Ben and Ashley Roethlisberger welcomed their first son, Benjamin Jr., in 2012. On the first two offensive drives, Roethlisberger passed for 122 yards on seven of eight passing attempts, which was one yard shy of his total amount from his first Super Bowl start. [261] In Week 13 against the Washington Football Team, Roethlisberger threw for 305 yards, two touchdowns and an interception during the 2317 loss. Dave DiCello . By rule, possession was given to Pittsburgh, resulting in the game-winning field goal. [348] Blash later admitted denigrating the accuser and never formally questioning Roethlisberger; he did speak to the NFL player and his off-duty police bodyguards at the Capital City club. [32], During the 2004 NFL Draft, Roethlisberger was the second-highest touted quarterback behind Ole Miss' Eli Manning. 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Both allegations made against him came years before the N.F.L. [129], In Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns, after being suspended for the first four games of the season under the NFL player conduct policy, Roethlisberger returned to the Steelers. How their personalities were so alike that they had become good friends. [232], Roethlisberger started the 2018 season with 335 passing yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions in a 2121 tie against the Cleveland Browns. Instead, he started the third game of the season against the Miami Dolphins, finishing the 133 victory with 12 of 22 completions, 163 passing yards, one touchdown, and an interception. You got to keep going. However, he continued to exist in mainstream life with impunity. vs: NYJ. Anyone can read what you share. [243] He led the league in completions (452), attempts (675) and interceptions (16). [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. That same day, Big Ben also showed some love to the Pirates, and was pictured on Twitter swinging some practice balls in the team's facility while wearing a personalized jersey with his name on it. Ben Roethlisberger led one final drive for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night in a game that was over before it had officially ended, the same as his N.F.L. However, in the second half, he threw two interceptions, both of which shifted momentum away from the Steelers and led to the Chargers' 2313 win. 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. But he came to the event, played 18 holes, smiled for pictures and signed autographs. [325][328], The most serious injuries to Roethlisberger were a broken upper and lower jaw and a broken nose. "[330] Roethlisberger was subsequently videotaped by KDKA-TV staff riding without a helmet on a Pittsburgh freeway. [136], In his first win over the Oakland Raiders in Week 11, Roethlisberger passed for 275 yards and three touchdowns, and rushed for a career-high 55 yards and a[137] touchdown. Kings wish was simple: a new set of threads for his boys. 7 leads the Steelers to their seventh Super Bowl title, the anger will subside and Roethlisberger's misdeeds will ultimately be a distant memory. Now retired, Roethlisberger is in the process of opening a family retreat center. Andrew Lawrence. [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. All in the family: how three generations of Jaquezes have ruled West Coast basketball. [191] Roethlisberger went 26 for 38 for 351 yards, one touchdown pass and one interception during a 2821 loss against the New England Patriots to kick off the 2015 NFL season. [262], Roethilsberger finished the 2020 season with 3,803 passing yards, 33 touchdowns, and ten interceptions as the Steelers finished 124 with an AFC North title. [37], Roethlisberger was one of 17 quarterbacks taken in the 2004 NFL Draft, along with Manning and Rivers. If you . He wasn't proving anything to anybody. Ben Roethlisberger was born on March 2nd of 1982 in Lima, Ohio. "[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. He was 19 for 28 passing with 280 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. The Steelers uploaded a video on their YouTube account showing how Roethlisberger surprised King and company. I don't think so. "But he hasn't been around at all this year.". After spending more than a decade supporting his Ben Roethlisberger Foundation, which helped police and fire departments with K-9 units and service dogs, Roethlisberger said he is in the process of transitioning to the Roethlisberger Family Foundation in order to help reconnect families. Roethlisberger was voted as team MVP by the Steelers for the first time in his career. Antonio Brown reaches out to Big Ben on the day his career officially comes to an end. [70] During Week 7 in Atlanta, Roethlisberger continued his success, going 16 of 22 for 237 yards and three touchdowns. Download MLS All-Star Walker Zimmerman on soccer, parenting, faith and representing the United States song and listen MLS All-Star Walker Zimmerman on soccer, parenting, faith and representing . Stay tuned to Behind The Steel Curtain in the coming days for more from Roethlisbergers comments on his time with the Steelers and more. Ashley Harlan is the gorgeous wife of Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger. Rock singer Jon Bon Jovi is 61. There were no TV cameras there. [336] According to the lawsuit, the woman obtained hospital treatment after the incident. 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His 5,129 passing yards and 34 touchdown passes set franchise records, both of which were held by Roethlisberger in his 2014 season. [241] Despite a win in Week 17, the Steelers missed the playoffs for the first time since 2013, finishing second in the AFC North with a 961 record. [69] In Week 6 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Roethlisberger had his first big game of the season, completing 16 of 19 passes for 238 yards with two touchdowns (his first of the year) and no interceptions during a 457 rout of the Chiefs. Men hold doors open for women and check on their neighbors. [73] The loss was his fifth of the seasontwo more than he had in his first two seasons combined as a starterand gave him a total of 11 interceptions, versus just six touchdowns, on the season. NAME DATE ROUND TM OPP REC W% CMP ATT PCT YDS AVG TD TD% INT INT% SCK SCKY RATE; Ben Roethlisberger: 1/15/2005: AFC Divisional: PIT. He finished the game without any touchdowns but had 330 yards passing while throwing three interceptions. He passed for 265 yards and three touchdowns in a 3831 win. Sometimes, in the past, he didn't let the outside world get to know him because he didn't trust them. He plays on the edge, without fear, and is one of the most clutch quarterbacks in the league. Head coach Mike Tomlin stated at the time that he was "highly concerned" for the franchise and Roethlisberger. [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. It's covered with graffiti scribbled in black marker. [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. The lead grew to 207 before Arizona mounted a comeback. [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. [240] In Week 16, a 3128 loss to the New Orleans Saints, he passed for 380 yards and three touchdowns in a loss that hurt their playoff chances. Blues singer-musician Alvin Youngblood Hart is 60. [325] Roethlisberger was transported to Mercy Hospital and was described as being in "serious but stable" condition in the operating room. NHL trade deadline: Winners and losers, including the Bruins, Devils and Bruce Boudreau? 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