[294][295], On October 11, 2012, he passed Terry Bradshaw for most passing yards for a Steelers quarterback. 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. [245] After one of the game's punts, the ball infamously stood straight up, stuck in the ground upon impact. 82. "[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. [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. It was Roethlisberger's third game-winning drive in a playoff game. "The thing about life is that if you're a winner, people will forgive a little bit easier," said Jim Coen, the owner of Yinzers, a popular novelty store in the Strip District. Autographed merchandise, photos, news, and biography. 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He had two Super Bowl rings, and a locker room many suspected he had lost. 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. 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. [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. 2023 NFL Scouting Combine Notes, Day 2: DBs, Steelers 2023 Pre-NFL Draft visit Tracker, 2023 NFL Scouting Combine Day 3: Schedule, how to watch, streaming, and more, Podcast Roundup: All the latest of the BTSC family podcasts, Friday Night Steelers Six Pack of questions and open thread: Offseason Vol. [327], At Mercy Hospital, he went immediately into surgery to repair the broken bones in his face. Sporting . [140][141] He finished the season with a 93 record in 12 starts, passing for 3,200 yards, 17 touchdowns and a career-low five interceptions. "He has been so driven since [the] season . The Steelers lost to the Vikings, 36-28, but not before Roethlisberger nearly pulled off a furious comeback . His backup Mason Rudolph relieved him as the Steelers lost 2826. [162] He was named to the Pro Bowl for the 2011 season. 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. Offense takes center stage as Steelers meet with plenty of skill position players. Sixty-four thousand fans screamed for him Saturday night, after the Steelers' 31-24 win against Baltimore, and he lingered on the field to take it all in. . Roethlisberger is an intensely private person, and he has been known to irk fans by refusing to sign autographs in restaurants and bars. [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. Colon was there that night in Milledgeville. And that made us feel good.". He was near-perfect on the night, completing 14 of 17 passes for 226 yards and two touchdowns. In the couple of years since his son's death, The John Challis Courage for Life Foundation has held a charity golf event in memory of John. It was the fifth loss of the season in which they surrendered the lead in the final quarter. 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. Jeff Reed's 37-yard field goal in the final minute gave the Steelers and Roethlisberger their tenth straight win. Ashley Harlan in a Nike outfit. Elizabeth Merrill is a senior writer for ESPN.com. "If he were my son, (I would say), 'Ben . Through many conversations, Roethlisberger became touched by Kelly's story, from his cancer battle to the loss of his 8-year-old son, Hunter, to Krabbe disease in 2005. Ben and Spence sit down to talk golfing with the Bus, the Steelers win over the Bucs, and presenting at the Dove awards. He treated women in the worst possible way and this turned many people away from him. Seth's mom, Julie, has been taking her son to the Mayo Clinic for the . With just over two minutes left, the game was tied, 2424, and the Steelers faced a 3rd and 19. [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. 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[199] Due to this injury, he did not start the following week against the Cleveland Browns, although he was listed as active for the game. Colon was a rookie offensive lineman in 2006, drafted to move mountains. Ben Roethlisberger - Wikipedia Roethlisberger was voted as team MVP by the Steelers for the first time in his career. [226], During Week 15 against the New England Patriots, Roethlisberger finished with 281 passing yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. 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. [203], The Steelers clinched a playoff spot with a 106 record, finishing second in the AFC North behind the Cincinnati Bengals. Now retired, Roethlisberger is in the process of opening a family retreat center. Roethlisbergers hint at retirement resulted in his receiving a home send-off at Heinz Field in Week 17 against the Browns, a win that kept alive the limping Steelers playoff chances. [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. On October 27, 2022, Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady surpassed Roethlisberger in career sacks following a rough Thursday night football game against the Baltimore Ravens, with a total of 556 career sacks, just two more than the former NFL star's record, as reported by The Sports Rush. We want to connect fathers and sons because its important, Roethlisberger answered when asked about his plans upon retirement. 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. Ashley Harlan is the gorgeous wife of Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger. "It's weird and maybe awkward to say this," Colon said, "but everything that happened was a blessing in disguise. Roethlisberger grew up as a Christian but recommitted to his faith in 2017. 31 on NFL Network's Top 100 Players list", "Ben Roethlisberger 2014 Game Log (Games 17)", "Roethlisberger throws 6 TDs as Steelers top Colts", "Ben Roethlisberger becomes 4th quarterback to get 100 wins in first 150 games", "Ben Roethlisberger's six TD passes lift Steelers over Ravens, 43-23", "Steelers clinch AFC North with win over Bengals", "Ben Roethlisberger No. [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. [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. [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. [177], Roesthilsberger started the 2014 season with a 43 record in the first seven games. Gene J. Puskar/AP. [155] In Week 13 against the Cincinnati Bengals, Roethlisberger moved past Terry Bradshaw in the Steelers' record books; first for most times sacked, then for most pass completions in team history. Buy Bills Tickets. Ben Roethlisberger Net Worth | Celebrity Net Worth [212] The Steelers made the playoffs, winning the AFC North with an 115 record. 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What Ben Roethlisberger's Been Up To Since Retiring I think Mr. [Art] Rooney really wanted me to come back last year to play.". [91] He earned his second AFC Offensive Player of the Week nod for the 2007 season. Former NFL quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is 41. But now they're back at full price and selling at a steady clip. 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. Trusnik confessed that moment from Roethlisberger's 417-yard passing performance in Pittsburgh comes up when he reminisces with his buddies. [184] The victory made Roethlisberger only the sixth quarterback in NFL history to have defeated at least 31 different teams, joining Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Kerry Collins, Brett Favre, and Peyton Manning; like Brady (at the time), Roethlisberger has only played with one team and thus has not played against the Steelers. Andrew Lawrence. In response, Antonetti advised McNulty she "shouldn't try to chase Mr. Ben Roethlisberger contract. He cuts his own grass, scoops snow out of his own driveway and shops for his own groceries. BigBen7.com (@_BigBen7) / Twitter 0:56. He returned to Miami University and graduated with a . [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. So, stay tuned. Actor Robert Iler . [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. Roethlisberger won't say it -- he has declined interview requests for stories that focus on him -- but it's clear that the whispers of his demise in Pittsburgh motivated him. I hope he keeps it up. [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. Maybe, Coen says, Roethlisberger underestimated Pittsburgh. Actor Heather McComb is 46. If you . Quick Information. [70] During Week 7 in Atlanta, Roethlisberger continued his success, going 16 of 22 for 237 yards and three touchdowns. [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. [78], Pittsburgh kept their playoff hopes alive in Week 14 with a 277 victory against the Browns. [272] In the Wild Card Round against the Kansas City Chiefs, Roethlisberger threw for 215 yards and two touchdowns in the 4221 loss. Campfire talks shape Ben Roethlisberger's friendship with Bills great Additionally, Roethlisberger is very close with his own children, two sons and a daughter. They also had the Steelers star QB personally presenting the kits to Garrett and the rest of the Freeport HS football squad. [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. "He reached the point where he said to me, 'I'm OK if I never play another down of football so long as people perceive me to be a good person.'". The decline and fall of Ben Roethlisberger is finally upon us Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger leaves Heinz Field winner in fitting end Retiring from the Pittsburgh Steelers didn't keep Ben Roethlisberger away from the Pittsburgh sports scene, and, as a matter of fact, it only inspired him to be closer with the city's various sports organizations. [31] During the GMAC Bowl, commentators discussed some of his skills that would translate to success in the NFL. [357] Roethlisberger was ordered to undergo a league-mandated "professional behavior evaluation" and "must adhere to any counseling or treatment that is recommended by the professional evaluators. He came to training camp slimmer and in possibly the best shape he's been in his career. His 4,952 yards were tied for most on the season with Drew Brees, but Roethlisberger reached the mark with fewer completions. 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. First Call: Antonio Brown on Ben Roethlisberger's retirement; Steelers Get ready for uneducated craft beer reviews, over-educated football insight, and a list of special guests that is guaranteed not to disappoint! In many parts of the field, players sunk several inches with each step. The phone rang one day in Freedom, Pa., and Roethlisberger was on the other end. "[303], In 2005, Roethlisberger donated one game check to aid the tsunami relief fund. Birth Place Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States. [364] At the 2006 Grammy Awards, one week after Pittsburgh won Super Bowl XL, Roethlisberger introduced Kelly Clarkson. [168], In 2012, Roethlisberger returned to Miami University to complete his college degree, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Education on May 6, 2012. [124] Roethlisberger was named AFC Player of the Week for his effort; the fifth time he has won that award in his career. Relationship Status Married. [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. The Steelers led, 100, and went into halftime up, 177. He also fumbled once, which the Ravens returned for a touchdown in the second half. Jan. 4, 2022. Despite the seriousness of the accident, his recovery went so well that he started the first three Steelers preseason games in 2006. "I'd be a liar if I said he was open and forthcoming to everybody in the locker room before this," Colon said. Roethlisberger threw a touchdown pass to Santonio Holmes in the third quarter to start a comeback. [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.
