They have three children-- two sons and a daughter. Ben Roethlisberger 'Big Ben' was one of the best and most successful quarterbacks of his era. [58] The Bengals' backup quarterback, Jon Kitna, came in and led the Bengals to leads of 100 and 177. [185][186], The Steelers had an 115 record and finished first in the AFC North. Roethlisberger earned the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award in 2004 and his first Pro Bowl selection in 2007. 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. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Although various PR consultants suggested that he pour his heart out in 20-minute national TV increments this past summer, Roethlisberger decided that wouldn't be sincere. [74] Roethlisberger and the Steelers got back on a winning track in a home game a week later against the New Orleans Saints. With the win, the Steelers clinched a playoff berth and the AFC North title. [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. Off the field, Roethlisberger has spent the past nine months lying low. After leading a FG drive to take a 3028 lead, the defense again surrendered the lead and the Steelers trailed, 3630. He has stated, "It was a coach's call. 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. He went to Findlay High School for his formal education. 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. Kings wish was simple: a new set of threads for his boys. [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. [212] The Steelers made the playoffs, winning the AFC North with an 115 record. [13] He was named as the MAC Offensive Player of the Year for the 2003 season. This used to be Roethlisberger's stomping grounds -- well, one of them -- and stories flow like Iron City beer from a tap. Head coach Mike Tomlin stated at the time that he was "highly concerned" for the franchise and Roethlisberger. [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. He also fumbled once, which the Ravens returned for a touchdown in the second half. Big Ben knows it's time, Steelers fans know it's time, and the Steelers themselves know it's time. [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. [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. Despite spurring a mild comeback, the Steelers lost to the Ravens by a score of 3013. Dave DiCello . [176] Roethlisberger was ranked 31st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014. [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. In addition, the foundation is dedicated to offering support and assistance to residents in Findlay, Ohio, where Roethlisberger grew up and played football, as well as Pittsburgh. 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! Most of the main Emergency! [55], In the 2005 regular season, the Steelers finished with an 115 record. [208] He had back-to-back 300-yard passing performances against the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets in Weeks 45, and combined for nine touchdowns in that span. [336] According to the lawsuit, the woman obtained hospital treatment after the incident. It was Roethlisberger's third game-winning drive in a playoff game. [66] Backup Charlie Batch started and led the Steelers to a victory over the Miami Dolphins. [219] In Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Roethlisberger threw a career-high five interceptions as the Steelers lost by a score of 309. [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. 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. [62], The Steelers won Super Bowl XL 2110 over the Seattle Seahawks in Detroit on February 5. It is the first time he lost four straight starts. 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. As we move from one chapter to the next, it's going to be different, but it's going be fun. With the victory, Roethlisberger, at 23 years old, became the youngest quarterback to win the Super Bowl, a record previously held by Tom Brady of the New England Patriots. 20 attempts) 85.7% (Completed 18 out of 21 attempts on November 26, 2007, against the Miami Dolphins), Most touchdown passes, game 6 (Threw six TD passes against the, Highest completion percentage (Min. 7 seed but was no match for Kansas City, the conferences new superpower. [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. [265] Roethlisberger's 47 pass competitions set an NFL record for most completions in a game (passing Drew Bledsoe and Jared Goff's record of 45 passes)[266] while also throwing for the second most passing yards ever in a playoff game. [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. [94] Roethlisberger also set a new Steelers single-season record with 32 touchdown passes. [202] On November 29, Roethlisberger threw for 456 yards against the Seattle Seahawks, but he also threw two interceptions, and the Seahawks took a 3930 win. [272] In the Wild Card Round against the Kansas City Chiefs, Roethlisberger threw for 215 yards and two touchdowns in the 4221 loss. . "It takes time to earn that trust back," said a middle-aged woman named Karen who was walking nearby with her sister Monday afternoon. In his 18 seasons, Roethlisberger has many individual accomplishments that are record performances in Steelers history. They watched a hockey game together, sat in Mario Lemieux's suite. On third-and-19, late in the game, he uncorked a 58-yard pass to rookie receiver Antonio Brown. It felt like the middle of my leg was just, cracked it felt like my foot was outside of my leg. [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. They love their Steelers, worship them, and are heartsick if their quarterback isn't someone they can like. Brien missed the kick as time expired (his second missed kick in the last two minutes of the game), forcing the game into overtime. USA TODAY. Date of Birth Jul 24, 1983. [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. During the game, Roethlisberger broke Mike Webster's record for the most games played with the Steelers with 221 games. 'Not going out this way': Nets, down 28, stun C's, Smart backs UGA culture after fatal crash, arrests, Scherzer tries to test pitch clock limits, gets balk, Garber: MLS would be flexible for Messi move, No win, but Shiffrin clinches fifth overall WC title, Ledecky sees 9-year win streak in U.S. snapped, Wolverines' Turner wows with 4.26 40 at combine, Snowboarding mishap sidelines NASCAR's Elliott, Inside the long-awaited return of Jon Jones and his quest for heavyweight glory. [56], During the course of the regular 2005 season, Roethlisberger missed four games due to various knee injuries. Here's what Roethlisberger has been up to since he left the field. [173][174] The Steelers would go on to miss the playoffs after the San Diego Chargers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 2724 in overtime in Week 17. [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. Ben and Spence sit down to talk golfing with the Bus, the Steelers win over the Bucs, and presenting at the Dove awards. The woman claims Roethlisberger raped her and further alleged that friends of the woman attempted to intervene out of worry, but the second of Roethlisberger's bodyguards, Edward Joyneran off-duty Pennsylvania State Trooperavoided eye contact and said he did not know what they were talking about. It will probably really hit me come training camp time, Roethlisberger said. The timing of Roethlisberger's contract is another reason why this season is probably his last. How their personalities were so alike that they had become good friends. [152][153] He was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the eighth time in his career. "[158] In Week 15 against the San Francisco 49ers, Roethlisberger started the game while suffering through a high-ankle sprain. 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. [213] They defeated the Miami Dolphins by a score of 3012 in the Wild Card Round and beat the Chiefs 1816 in the Divisional Round. He is 40 years old. 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). Ben Roethlisberger's Wife is 5 feet 10 inches tall lady and her weight is 70 kg. [363], He has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman after both of his Super Bowl victories. [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. [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. [331] McNulty's suit alleges that her boss told her "That guy [Roethlisberger] can have anyone he wants. [317] In May 2006, Roethlisberger and his family traveled to Switzerland for a week. [85] Against the Browns in Week 10, Roethlisberger helped the Steelers erase a 15-point deficit against the rival Browns in a 3128 victory. Just before 2 p.m. Monday, the late lunch crowd filtered out of Primanti Bros., a local dining institution. They'd know if he were here. 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. [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. Despite the three game win streak to end the season, the Steelers did not make the playoffs after tie-breakers eliminated them. By Jenny Vrentas. The two regularly hunt together in Ellicotville, N.Y. and talk about everything from life to football. "I think, flat out, he's a better person now.". [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. The couple's first child weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and was just over 19 inches long. The lead grew to 207 before Arizona mounted a comeback. [139], In Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns, the Steelers clinched the AFC North and the #2 seed in the AFC playoffs. They spent time together one summer during the Steelers' training camp, riding around on a golf cart. 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. Presently, the veteran footballer ranks an all-time 9th in the NFL. Be sure to follow @footbahlinwithben. Roethlisberger, who is now married with three kids, was accused of sexual assault by two women but neither of the allegations led to criminal charges.. Actor Richard Ruccolo is 51. [254] In Week 9 against the Dallas Cowboys, Roethlisberger threw for 306 yards and three touchdowns during the 2419 win. 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For those keeping track, that's Ben, Baylee and Bodie. Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger made his first NFL appearance in Sept. 2004 against the Ravens. Roethlisberger". Ben . 1,390. With two minutes remaining in the game, Roethlsiberger faced a 3rd and 6. Ben Roethlisberger embraces the new challenge in his 18th season, Judy Battista writes. [106] He was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week and the FedEx Air Player of the Week for his performance. Its going to be exciting. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is in the twilight of his playing career but he can still deliver the goods on and off the field. After a devastating playoff exit in January, the Steelers enter the 2021 campaign in an unfamiliar spot . He is a quarterback in the NFL. The Steelers uploaded a video on their YouTube account showing how Roethlisberger surprised King and company. The accuser, a then-20-year-old student at nearby Georgia College & State University, was seen at several establishments with Roethlisberger leading up to the incident, including posing for a photograph with him. 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[98], On March 4, 2008, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Roethlisberger agreed to an eight-year, $102 million contract. The package also included custom shoes from Nike, each coming with an autograph from CEO Phil Knight. 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. So thats kind of where were transitioning to.. As of November 2, "Footbahlin" has 10 episodes, and has over 29,000 subscribers on Roethlisberger's "Channel Seven" Youtube channel, which shares, "a sneak peak into his faith, family and his love for football." Roethlisberger became the third athlete in Miami football history to have his number retired, joining John Pont and Bob Hitchens. Want more? [37], Roethlisberger was one of 17 quarterbacks taken in the 2004 NFL Draft, along with Manning and Rivers. [255] The victory over the Cowboys marked an 80 start to the season for the Steelers, the best in franchise history. 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. Former NFL quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is 41. The doctor's report also quoted the alleged victim telling them that, "A boy kind of raped me. [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. The Pittsburgh Steelers continue the meeting process at the NFL Scouting Combine. He was sacked 50 times in 2009. [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). In the loss, Roethlisberger passed for 337 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions. Roethlisberger was raised in a fairly strict, religious environment, people close to him say, and has turned back to those roots. In overtime, Roethlisberger led the Steelers down the field and put them in position for the game-winning field goal, a 33-yard attempt that was made by Jeff Reed, sending the Steelers into the AFC Championship for the fourth time in 10 years. [362], Roethlisberger was among the celebrities lampooned in the 14th-season premiere of the Comedy Central animated series South Park, appearing in a rehabilitation class for "sex addicts" along with David Letterman and Bill Clinton. Roethlisberger completed 10 of 19 passes for a season-low 133 yards and two interceptions in the 2821 victory. And that made us feel good.". Maybe, Coen says, Roethlisberger underestimated Pittsburgh. [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. Age 39 Years, 7 Months. He returned to Miami University and graduated with a . [50], On December 5, he led the Steelers to a 1716 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. 7 leads the Steelers to their seventh Super Bowl title, the anger will subside and Roethlisberger's misdeeds will ultimately be a distant memory. His 6-foot-5, 240-pound frame, which once required multiple defenders to tackle, became worn down through the accumulation of contact, injuries and age. Two-time Super Bowl champion Ben Roethlisberger has retired from the NFL after an 18-year career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. "I'm very pleased," team owner Dan Rooney said as he made the rounds in the locker room late Saturday. We just felt like we should buy that and do everything there. [7] "We did a bunch of drills and my son throwing to Ben was a better combination," he said. [161], In the Wild Card Round against the Denver Broncos, Roethlisberger and the Steelers offense battled a tough Denver defense, trailing 206 at the half but tying it at 2323 before the end of regulation. [72], On October 29 against the Oakland Raiders, Roethlisberger threw four interceptions in a 2013 upset loss. He had a passer rating of 93.2. As for the wish of Steelers fans, Roethlisberger. "Footbahlin' with Ben Roethlisberger", Episode 21 Ben and Spence welcome . Jarrett Bell. He completed two passes to Mewelde Moore for 31 yards in overtime, setting up Jeff Reed for the winning 46-yard field goal. 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. Ben Roethlisberger's spouse, Ashley Harlan. So thats what were doinga father-son retreat on this property so I dont have to travel and be away from my family. 32 of Ben Roethlisberger's 38 completions were within 10 yards. That's the way this city is.". 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. 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. 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. "He frequented our place a lot," said Chris Dawso, who owns Jack's. [76] The following week, Roethlisberger and the Steelers were held scoreless in a 270 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Be sure to subscribe to the Pittsburgh Steelers. [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. Ben Roethlisberger had a record of 13-10 in the playoffs in his career. In the 317 defeat, Roethlisberger was intercepted twice and threw for 156 yards. [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. [211] However, the following week on the road against the Miami Dolphins, Roethlisberger left the game after suffering a knee injury. There was a time, back in the boozy, pre-scandal days, when Roethlisberger could triple a bar's foot traffic within an hour. [92], To cap his comeback season, Roethlisberger was selected to his first Pro Bowl, joining five other Steelers teammates on the AFC squad. 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 . He threw a game-clinching 79-yard touchdown pass to Antonio Brown late in the fourth quarter as the Steelers won 143. The Colts had no . 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. He was just trying to be respectful of my son. The quarterback posted Thursday that mother and baby boy were doing well. [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. [341] Further, the accuser wrote to the D.A. [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. [24], Because ESPN began broadcasting MAC games on Tuesdays and Wednesdaysdays without other football on televisionin 2000, nationwide "MACtion" audiences watched Roethlisberger's teams. 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. [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). He earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his effort against the Colts. "Ben camp says biggest concern is weight loss," Ryan Burr reported on Twitter. Were going to have a big farm housea 100 year-old farm house my wife is redoing for people to stay.. 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. [314][315], Roethlisberger is a Christian. [124] Roethlisberger was named AFC Player of the Week for his effort; the fifth time he has won that award in his career. Roethlisberger gets it now, his agent says. [44][45], As a rookie, he went 130 in the regular season (141 including playoffs) as a starting quarterback, helping the Steelers become the first AFC team to have 15 wins (21 under Maddox [first two and last game], 130 under Roethlisberger) in a single regular season, surpassing former Steeler Mike Kruczek for the record for the best start by a rookie (60) and exceeding the mark for total wins as a rookie, set by Chris Chandler and Joe Ferguson. Apart from being renowned for her husband's fame, Ashley gives back to society in different capacities. [234] He became the third player since 1950 with at least 450 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, and a rushing touchdown in the same game. A year before the allegations of sexual assault in Milledgeville, Ga., a woman in Lake Tahoe filed a lawsuit claiming Roethlisberger sexually assaulted her at a hotel-casino in 2008.