[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. [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. Roethlisberger grew up as a Christian but recommitted to his faith in 2017. [7], Ken Roethlisberger, a former Georgia Tech quarterback, never publicly criticized Hite for playing Ryan ahead of his son Ben. [206][207], Roethlisberger started off the 2016 season with a 21 record in the first three games. Ben Roethlisberger heads to the locker room after the Steelers' loss. A Nordonia High School graduate. 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. "He did some stupid stuff, and hopefully he can go forward from that and focus on what he is, a quarterback.". He did not finish the game, as his throwing hand was injured. area of the nightclub, encouraged them to take shots of alcohol before Anthony Barravecchio an off-duty Coraopolis, Pennsylvania policeman, undercover DEA narcotics officer at Pittsburgh International Airport, and one of Roethlisberger's bodyguards[342][343] claimed he led her down a hallway and left. [294][295], On October 11, 2012, he passed Terry Bradshaw for most passing yards for a Steelers quarterback. Football and family are just two of Ben Roethlisberger's passions, and outside of dedicating his time to his career and family, the former QB is also involved in a number of charitable organizations. [85] Against the Browns in Week 10, Roethlisberger helped the Steelers erase a 15-point deficit against the rival Browns in a 3128 victory. This one is more of a latter, as the veteran signal-caller helped fulfill the wish of Garrett King, a high school quarterback of the Freeport High School football team who is also dealing with cancer. Roethlisberger, his supporters say, has grown up. [364] At the 2006 Grammy Awards, one week after Pittsburgh won Super Bowl XL, Roethlisberger introduced Kelly Clarkson. [317][318], He has his own line of barbecue sauce, Big Ben's BBQ, and is an investor in tech startups, including neonatal care company, NeoLight. In Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks, Roethlisberger injured his right elbow and was unable to play in the second half of the game. Roethlisberger went 11 of 21 for 225 yards with one touchdown, and rushed for one more. [170], Roethlisberger threw for 4,261 yards and 28 touchdowns in 16 games in 2013 as the Steelers finished the season with an 88 record. career. Steel mills used to drive the South Side, but sweat and grit have been replaced by Abercrombie & Fitch. The saddest part: if you tried to find the swing pass to Najee Harris on 4th and 10, you couldn't. [232], Roethlisberger started the 2018 season with 335 passing yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions in a 2121 tie against the Cleveland Browns. 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. In 2005, Big Ben launched the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation, which "seeks to provide support for police and fire departments throughout the US with a particular emphasis on service dogs," per the official website of the foundation. He also posted a perfect 158.3 passer rating. He had to. 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"He's human," said Roethlisberger's agent, Ryan Tollner. Nicknamed "Big Ben" for this 6ft 5in, 240lb frame, he is the only player with more than 4 touchdown passes in consecutive postseason games and more than 6 in consecutive games. [317] In May 2006, Roethlisberger and his family traveled to Switzerland for a week. But at 38, Ben Roethlisberger wilted down the stretch, turning in two of the worst games of his career in losses to the Buffalo Bills . [341] Further, the accuser wrote to the D.A. During the game, he threw his first career touchdown, on a three-yard pass to Antwaan Randle El and also threw his first career interception to Ravens linebacker Adalius Thomas. As the NFL wisely takes brain injuries more seriously, there is something else they could to show they mean business. But now you can tell he's open and he's willing.". In September 2022, the two-time Super Bowl champion announced the launch of his podcast, "Footbahlin," on Twitter. (Gene J. Puskar/Associated Press) . Andrew Lawrence. He finished with 19 completions on 32 attempts for 226 yards and 2 touchdown passes. [162] He was named to the Pro Bowl for the 2011 season. Ben Roethlisberger, who turned 39 last March, recently signed a one-year extension with the Steelers worth $14 million. The driver of the car was cited for failure to yield the right of way. 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]. Roethlisberger is focusing more than ever on his health and fitness. [58] The Bengals' backup quarterback, Jon Kitna, came in and led the Bengals to leads of 100 and 177. [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. 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. Has he changed? I wasn't sold on the whole Big Ben thing.". 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. On March 5, 2010, it was revealed that police in Milledgeville, Georgia investigated Roethlisberger for assault inside the women's restroom of the Capital City nightclub. 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. 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). "They were really down on him, and there were a lot of people who just didn't want him to be our quarterback. Roethlisberger earned the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award in 2004 and his first Pro Bowl selection in 2007. Roethlisberger went on to describe some of the things that will be available at the retreat center. [203], The Steelers clinched a playoff spot with a 106 record, finishing second in the AFC North behind the Cincinnati Bengals. [360][361] A Findlay, Ohio, restaurant named Tony's and an Oxford, Ohio, restaurant named Brick Street also sell "Roethlisburger" sandwiches. [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. [147] In Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks, he became the fourth quarterback to reach 70 wins in his first 100 starts, as he threw for 298 yards and did not turn the ball over. 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[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. Following the announcement, speculation immediately stirred surrounding the decision, and many believed that Big Ben's relationship with the Steelers organization ended on a bitter note. [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. He was sacked 50 times in 2009. [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. [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. Speaking at the Ignite conference at Liberty University on Saturday, Ben Roethlisberger talked about his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers as well as his post-playing career plans. December 30, 2021 4:52 pm ET. In his 18 seasons, Roethlisberger has many individual accomplishments that are record performances in Steelers history. 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. Roethlisberger met John Challis years ago, when cancer was draining the life from the teenager's frail body. [56], During the course of the regular 2005 season, Roethlisberger missed four games due to various knee injuries. [255] The victory over the Cowboys marked an 80 start to the season for the Steelers, the best in franchise history. [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. In the loss, Roethlisberger passed for 337 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions. [84], In Week 9 against the Baltimore Ravens, Roethlisberger passed for a career-high five touchdown passes, which tied the team record held by Terry Bradshaw and Mark Malone. [120] After sitting out the overtime loss in Week 12 at Baltimore, Roethlisberger started against the Oakland Raiders in Week 13 and passed for 278 yards and two touchdown passes. Former NFL quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is 41. "[330] Roethlisberger was subsequently videotaped by KDKA-TV staff riding without a helmet on a Pittsburgh freeway. "[158] In Week 15 against the San Francisco 49ers, Roethlisberger started the game while suffering through a high-ankle sprain. [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. Ben and Spence sit down to talk golfing with the Bus, the Steelers win over the Bucs, and presenting at the Dove awards. It is a strong class of free-agent tight ends, and these three could be fits for the Steelers. [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. John, a high school baseball player who had the maturity of a 40-year-old, was considered an old soul. The package also included custom shoes from Nike, each coming with an autograph from CEO Phil Knight. And that made us feel good.". [165] One of his best individual games in the 2012 season came against the Oakland Raiders in Week 3. At the time, he was one of the most vilified athletes in Pittsburgh. A second lawsuit filed by a Harrah's employee related to an incident involving Roethlisberger four days earlier showed that Roethlisberger was friends with a Harrah's executive overseeing northern Nevada. Off the field, Roethlisberger has spent the past nine months lying low. [325] Roethlisberger was transported to Mercy Hospital and was described as being in "serious but stable" condition in the operating room. Be sure to follow @footbahlinwithben. He passed for 278 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception to earn AFC Offensive Player of the Week. It set up the winning touchdown and put the Steelers in their fourth conference championship game in Roethlisberger's seven years with the franchise. Date of Birth Jul 24, 1983. "[358] The suspension was subsequently reduced to four games. once saying that "I hope my son plays golf." And yet, perhaps spurred by the . . . [261] In Week 13 against the Washington Football Team, Roethlisberger threw for 305 yards, two touchdowns and an interception during the 2317 loss. [313] He and his wife have three children, Ben Jr., Baylee, and Bodie. Roethlisberger has said "Go ahead and be the best athlete you can possibly be, and see if you can be a better Christian. 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 Steelers Depot. 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. [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. "[303], In 2005, Roethlisberger donated one game check to aid the tsunami relief fund. He earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his effort against the Colts. With his bar-hopping days apparently behind him, Roethlisberger retreats to his parents' home in his down time. [76] The following week, Roethlisberger and the Steelers were held scoreless in a 270 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. he wrote in part in the post. [5][6], At Findlay High School in Findlay, Ohio, Roethlisberger was captain of the Trojans' football, basketball, and baseball teams. [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. [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. [188] He was named to his third career Pro Bowl for the 2014 season. It should be noted that the most popular Steeler is Troy Polamalu, a game-changing safety who frequents a local children's hospital each week and gives his phone number to sick kids. Second quarterback in NFL history, along with Peyton Manning, to register three perfect passing games during the regular season, and the only quarterback to ever register two perfect passing games in one regular season. He had a passer rating of 93.2. [94] Roethlisberger also set a new Steelers single-season record with 32 touchdown passes. Byron Leftwich took over in the fourth quarter when Roethlisberger was on the sideline with a shoulder injury. However, Steelers owner Dan Rooney overrode both Cowher and Colbert upon seeing that Roethlisberger was still available and the Steelers not wanting a repeat of passing on a franchise quarterback, as they had done in the 1983 NFL Draft when they drafted Gabriel Rivera while local product Dan Marino was still available. Maybe, Coen says, Roethlisberger underestimated Pittsburgh. "I'm a Bronx New York kid. Ben and Ashley Roethlisberger welcomed their first son, Benjamin Jr., in 2012. Roethlisberger played the following game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. For instance, the Pittsburgh restaurant chain Peppi's sells the "Roethlisburger", at a price of $7.00, in correlation with his jersey number "7", and also having ingredients that describe his playing style (scrambled eggs for "scrambler", beef and sausage for his size and strength). He led his fifth game-winning drive of the season, capping a drive with a Jerome Bettis touchdown run for a 3330 victory. Roethlisberger posted his first career 300-yard passing game, with 18 of 28 passes for 316 yards and a touchdown. He was touted by Steelers head coach Bill Cowher in a press conference as a franchise quarterback. [195], During the September 27 game against the St. Louis Rams, Roethlisberger suffered a sprained MCL and a bone bruise. 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. 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). There were questions about the handling of the Georgia case. The lead grew to 207 before Arizona mounted a comeback. It wasn't about five bucks, Baranowski says. "Ben camp says biggest concern is weight loss," Ryan Burr reported on Twitter. That's what I'm trying to do now. In his second season as a pro footballer, Roethlisberger helped lead the Steelers to win Super Bowl XL against the Seattle Seahawks in 2006, and would later earn another Super Bowl win against the Arizona Cardinals in 2009, as reported by NBC Sports. His 5,129 passing yards and 34 touchdown passes set franchise records, both of which were held by Roethlisberger in his 2014 season. [68], In Week 5 against the San Diego Chargers, Roethlisberger looked sharp throughout the first half, leading three scoring drives. The element of time is prominent in Roethlisbergers career. A rape kit was collected, but no semen was recovered. It's covered with graffiti scribbled in black marker. [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. Actor Daniel Craig is 55. [238] His performance in Week 10 earned him AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the second time in 2018. "When you walk down the street, someone looks you in the eye and says hello to you. Harlan gave birth to daughter Baylee Marie Roethlisberger two years later. [142], Late in the first quarter of the AFC Divisional Round against the Baltimore Ravens, Roethlisberger was sacked and fumbled the ball, and after both teams thought the pass was incomplete, it was eventually picked up by Cory Redding for a Baltimore touchdown. [340], The accuser was treated at Oconee Regional Medical Center. Nationality American. [347], Milledgeville Police Sergeant Jerry Blash, who had posed for a photograph with Roethlisberger earlier in the evening, was the first officer to respond. He's just an average guy, Tollner says. [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. He went to Findlay High School for his formal education. After leading a FG drive to take a 3028 lead, the defense again surrendered the lead and the Steelers trailed, 3630. He was near-perfect on the night, completing 14 of 17 passes for 226 yards and two touchdowns. 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. vs: NYJ. [253] With the victory, he helped lead the Steelers to their first 40 start since 1979. [229], The Steelers finished the 2017 season with a 133 record, clinching the AFC North division. [331] As part of the affidavit, Antonetti said she was "absolutely shocked" upon hearing of the case on the radio on July 21. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. [230] In the AFC Divisional Round, the Steelers faced the Jaguars. Two plays later, Roethlisberger faked a spike to pass, which was intercepted by Duron Harmon, resulting in the Steelers losing 2427. But nevertheless, he's changed his ways. The podcast, according to Roethlisberger himself, will consist of him sampling craft beers, giving football insight, and chatting with a variety of special guests. [231] He was ranked 18th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018. On February 19, 2022, just a few short weeks after he announced his retirement in late January, the former QB was spotted with not one, but two Pittsburgh-based sports groups: the Pirates baseball team and the Penguins hockey team. Actor Heather McComb is 46. When Ben Roethlisberger announces his retirement, it will come as a shock to no one. A rule the NFL should implement in regards to concussions. "I don't know. Her nationality is American and ethnicity is white. Trusnik confessed that moment from Roethlisberger's 417-yard passing performance in Pittsburgh comes up when he reminisces with his buddies. Roethlisberger did not play quarterback until his senior year, giving way to the coach's son, Ryan Hite. [332], Roethlisberger gave his first television interview after the accident on July 13, with ABC's Good Morning America. Theres fishing. 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. [233] In Week 2, in a 4237 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Roethlisberger passed for 452 yards, three touchdowns, and had a rushing touchdown. According to an eyewitness, Roethlisberger went over the handlebars of his bike, shattering the windshield of the car with his head. He has a sister, Carlee Roethlisberger, and a brother, Bob Roethlisberger. Posted by Ben Roethlisberger - BigBen7.com on Thursday, May 26, 2016 The Steelers quarterback and his wife Ashley now have two sons and a daughter. [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. [54] The Steelers lost the game to the eventual Super Bowl champions, the New England Patriots, by a score of 4127. Autographed merchandise, photos, news, and biography. So thats kind of where were transitioning to.. 82. [48], On October 31, he had one of his biggest games, leading the Steelers to a 3420 victory over the defending Super Bowl champion and previously undefeated New England Patriots, ending their NFL-record 21-game winning streak. [176] Roethlisberger was ranked 31st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014. At one point in their interactions, John and Roethlisberger joked around about the quarterback's motorcycle accident. [52], In the Divisional Round of the playoffs against the New York Jets, Roethlisberger threw two interceptions. Ben was born on March 2, 1982, in Lima, Ohio, United States. He's doing what he has to do on the field and off.". Relationship Status Married. The quarterback posted Thursday that mother and baby boy were doing well. Actor Bryce Dallas Howard is 42. By rule, possession was given to Pittsburgh, resulting in the game-winning field goal. [305], In October 2014, Roethlisberger and his wife donated $1 million to his alma mater, Miami University, for an indoor sports center. It was Roethlisberger's third game-winning drive in a playoff game. 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. "It takes time to earn that trust back," said a middle-aged woman named Karen who was walking nearby with her sister Monday afternoon. [50], On December 5, he led the Steelers to a 1716 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. "Footbahlin' with Ben Roethlisberger", Episode 21 Ben and Spence welcome . In the affidavit, Angela Antonetti, McNulty's former co-worker, delivered a sworn statement that McNulty had bragged to her about having consensual sex with Roethlisberger. [367], "Roethlisberger" redirects here. He won a Super Bowl in his second N.F.L. Roethlisberger completed 10 of 19 passes for a season-low 133 yards and two interceptions in the 2821 victory. Here's what Roethlisberger has been up to since he left the field. Troup died in 1999. In his first game of the season he completed 16 of 27 passes for 258 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Legendary quarterbackBen Roethlisberger had a prolific career with the Pittsburgh Steelers that lasted for 17 years. A hotel employee in Lake Tahoe, Nev., filed a civil suit in 2009 saying that Roethlisberger had raped her in his hotel room. Roethlisberger's number being retired was the first time in 34 years Miami retired a football jersey number. 1-0: [245] It was the Steelers first season missing the playoffs since 2009 and their first with a non-winning record since 2006. [103][104], In Week 4 against the Baltimore Ravens, the Steelers trailed 133 at halftime. The 2021 season has long been speculated to be Roethlisberger's final year in the NFL. I started thinking, I would love to take fathers and sons and let them reconnect together outside somewhere.. Antonio Brown reaches out to Big Ben on the day his career officially comes to an end.