. Former NFL quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is 41. 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. 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. By establishing this foundation, Roethlisberger wants to help keep families connected, especially those connections between fathers and sons. After surgery on June 13 2006, Roethlisberger was upgraded to fair condition. 50 attempts) 61.3%, Staff (September 2006) "Ben Roethlisberger 1982", Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 10:10. He's just an average guy, Tollner says. [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. [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. (Gene J. Puskar/Associated Press) . [243] He led the league in completions (452), attempts (675) and interceptions (16). [272] In the Wild Card Round against the Kansas City Chiefs, Roethlisberger threw for 215 yards and two touchdowns in the 4221 loss. "I'm a Bronx New York kid. The penalty was later reduced to four games. [24], Because ESPN began broadcasting MAC games on Tuesdays and Wednesdaysdays without other football on televisionin 2000, nationwide "MACtion" audiences watched Roethlisberger's teams. 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." He helped produce castmate Julie London's hit song "Cry Me a River.". [118][119] He suffered the fourth concussion of his NFL career. . 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. He had a passer rating of 93.2. By Jenny Vrentas. [185][186], The Steelers had an 115 record and finished first in the AFC North. [351] The owner of Pittsburgh-based PLB Sports, which marketed "Big Ben's Beef Jerky", terminated the company's five-year sponsorship of Roethlisberger, the first such action in the company's 14-year history. [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. 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. [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. Steel mills used to drive the South Side, but sweat and grit have been replaced by Abercrombie & Fitch. Roethlisberger became the third athlete in Miami football history to have his number retired, joining John Pont and Bob Hitchens. 15 attempts). [77] Roethlisberger bounced back the following game, throwing for 198 yards and two touchdowns in a 203 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Former NFL quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is 41. You may have heard that the Indianapolis Colts recently tried to lure Philip Rivers out of retirement with Carson Wentz on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. [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). [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. Jamie Squire/Getty Images. He saw the kind of person he was, and he was able to change his ways. "Ben camp says biggest concern is weight loss," Ryan Burr reported on Twitter. Ryan Hite went on to Denison University where, as a wide receiver, set numerous career and single-season records by the time he graduated from college. Roethlisberger threw a touchdown pass to Santonio Holmes in the third quarter to start a comeback. The Steelers trailed, 217, in the third quarter before Roethlisberger completed touchdown passes to Heath Miller and Hines Ward to tie the game at 21. [55], In the 2005 regular season, the Steelers finished with an 115 record. The two regularly hunt together in Ellicotville, N.Y. and talk about everything from life to football. Ben Roethlisberger was born on March 2nd of 1982 in Lima, Ohio. [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. When it was over, Ben Roethlisberger took a victory lap. Ultimately no criminal charges were filedFred Bright, the district attorney in Georgia's Ocmulgee . As we move from one chapter to the next, it's going to be different, but it's going be fun. [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. This used to be Roethlisberger's stomping grounds -- well, one of them -- and stories flow like Iron City beer from a tap. [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. [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. He led his fifth game-winning drive of the season, capping a drive with a Jerome Bettis touchdown run for a 3330 victory. According to several bar owners around Pittsburgh, he has, on occasion, walked into an establishment, flanked by bodyguards, and retreated to a private room without conversing with patrons. [239] In a Week 12 loss to the Denver Broncos, he passed for a season-high 462 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Get viral NFL graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. Roethlisberger, dubbed "Big Ben" by . 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. By establishing this foundation, Roethlisberger wants to help keep families connected, especially those . After a devastating playoff exit in January, the Steelers enter the 2021 campaign in an unfamiliar spot . I don't think so. In many parts of the field, players sunk several inches with each step. He played college football at Miami (OH) and was selected by the Steelers in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft. 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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. Roethlisberger, 28, was accused of assaulting a 20-year-old female college student in the restroom of a bar in Milledgeville, Ga., in the early hours of March 5, the second sexual-assault accusation leveled at the quarterback in nine months. [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. His 5,129 passing yards and 34 touchdown passes set franchise records, both of which were held by Roethlisberger in his 2014 season. He plays on the edge, without fear, and is one of the most clutch quarterbacks in the league. If you . "But he hasn't been around at all this year.". Want more? Ben Roethlisberger is expected to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame based on his career totals: two Super Bowl victories and 165 regular-season wins. [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. The Steelers uploaded a video on their YouTube account showing how Roethlisberger surprised King and company. Roethlisberger was required to go through offseason counseling for what commissioner Roger Goodell called a "pattern of behavior" that damaged the integrity of the game. Rock singer Jon Bon Jovi is 61. [70] During Week 7 in Atlanta, Roethlisberger continued his success, going 16 of 22 for 237 yards and three touchdowns. Roethlisberger passed for 302 yards and 2 touchdowns in the game. The final interception came in the final seconds of the game, in the end zone, ending Pittsburgh's comeback attempt. 20 attempts) 93.5, Highest completion percentage (Min. But Make-A-Wish did more than just give the team fresh uniforms. He did not finish the game, as his throwing hand was injured. Elizabeth Merrill is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Here's what Roethlisberger has been up to since he left the field.