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T.J. Watt is officially the highest‑paid non‑quarterback in NFL history, and he now holds the biggest contract in Pittsburgh Steelers history, surpassing a mark once owned by none other than Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger. On his Footbahlin podcast, “Big Ben” laid it all out. Locking in a superstar defender means the Steelers are all‑in on a […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers did a major reset in the offseason to finally make a deep run after a string of mediocre campaigns. Obviously, their biggest move was signing quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a one-year deal worth $30 million. It’s a high-risk, high-reward gamble for the Steelers, with the 42-year-old Rodgers already on the tail-end of […]

The biggest thing facing the Pittsburgh Steelers these days is whether to load up the cash truck and park it at T.J. Watt’s house. Apparently, the guaranteed money is a sticking point. But while the Steelers figure out that mess, it’s time to take a look at the 10 greatest Steelers teams of all time. […]

It’s been a busy offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who recently signed prized free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers, hoping to fortify that position going forward. The Steelers have also acquired wide receiver DK Metcalf and traded George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys as part of a slew of moves to restructure their offense heading into […]

It was a shock to many when the Pittsburgh Steelers traded for Jalen Ramsey in exchange for Minkah Fitzpatrick as one of the pieces, as it also garnered an interesting reaction from former quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. While fans predict how Ramsey will play with the Steelers, Roethlisberger looks more inward, looking at the culture of […]

With the news of Aaron Rodgers officially joining the Pittsburgh Steelers, the veteran quarterback is looking to get back to his winning ways in the twilight years of his career. While the decision seemed to be Rodgers playing for the Steelers or retirement, former quarterback Ben Roethlisberger would have his theory on when the signal-caller […]

All eyes are on Pittsburgh and whether the partnership between the Steelers and Aaron Rodgers will work out this season. Even former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is weighing in on the matter. After months of rumors, Rodgers officially signed with Pittsburgh earlier this week and arrived in time for mandatory minicamp. There has been some […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still waiting on the free agent decision of quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who recently parted ways with the New York Jets. The Steelers currently have Will Howard and Mason Rudolph in their quarterback room after both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields left for New York City this past offseason. It’s been a […]

Though the 2025 NFL season hasn’t even started yet, fans have already begun to wonder which team will pull the ripcord early to best position themselves to draft Arch Manning with the first overall pick. On paper, it makes sense, right? An NFL team is only as good as its quarterback, and Manning is widely […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers saga continues to be a talking point, even one to former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Although the latter has given his thoughts on the matter, there’s more to the story. With the NFL schedule dropping, Pittsburgh plays both the Green Bay Packers and New York Jets this season. However, […]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Will Howard in the sixth round, it might be the franchise quarterback they’re searching for. At the very least, it caught Ben Roethlisberger’s attention. Roethlisberger was a 6’5 240 240-pound QB, and Howard is a 6’4 235-pound QB. There are some similarities there from a physical perspective. Either way, the […]

For nearly their first 40 years, the Pittsburgh Steelers were not a good football team. From the team’s inception in 1933 until 1972, the franchise did not win a playoff game and had only one postseason trip during that stretch. Then, in 1969, the Rooney family hired Chuck Noll, who helped transform this floundering franchise […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in limbo when it comes to the quarterback position, particularly as it pertains to Aaron Rodgers. With Mason Rudolph back on the roster, the Steelers at least have a placeholder for now. Former Steelers quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger, weighed in on the situation, and the possibility of acquiring Kirk Cousins from the […]

With Russell Wilson and Justin Fields both out of the Pittsburgh Steelers, former quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is left thinking of one scenario: the team signing Aaron Rodgers. After all, Rodgers met with the Steelers last week and there were rumors of him signing. Despite those rumors, nothing has officially happened. He’s been throwing with new […]

With Sam Darnold signing with the Seahawks, Justin Fields joining the Jets, and Geno Smith being traded from Seattle to Las Vegas, most of the notable quarterback vacancies around the NFL have been filled. But in Pittsburgh, the Steelers are still in the process of determining who the team’s starting quarterback will be heading into […]

There is no question that Mike Tomlin is an exceptional football coach. His 18-year (and counting) run with the Pittsburgh Steelers is highlighted by the team’s victory in Super Bowl 43 and noteworthy for sustained excellence. Tomlin’s consistency is best exemplified by his record 18 consecutive years without a losing season to start a head […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has had some interesting thoughts about his former head coach, Mike Tomlin. After another abrupt playoff exit, questions have surrounded Tomlin and his job security as well as availability across the league. The Dallas Cowboys recently fired their head coach, Mike McCarthy, which leaves the position wide open. Even […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers got dominated by the Baltimore Ravens in the Wild Card round, losing 28-14. It was the sixth straight playoff loss for Pittsburgh, a fact that has some believing it’s time for the organization to move on from longtime head coach Mike Tomlin. However, such a change might not be as easy as […]

Once the AFC Pro Bowl rosters were announced, one name wasn’t on the list, shocking many people at first glance. As one of the most decorated active quarterbacks in the NFL, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was left off the Pro Bowl roster, joining two-time Super Bowl champion Ben Roethlisberger in a historic feat […]

Will Russell Wilson resign with the Pittsburgh Steelers after this season? After the Steelers gave Wilson a one-year deal this offseason, he’s proved his worth. Former quarterback Ben Roethlisberger understands that better than possibly anyone. He explained on the Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger Podcast about how his former team should handle the quarterback situation. “I […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of four teams scheduled to play three games in 11 days, concluding with their Christmas Day matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, and former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger did not hold back on the NFL’s scheduling, ripping the league for not considering player safety in this case. “It’s miserable. It’s […]

Ben Roethlisberger has a surprising car collection. Roethlisberger is a well-respected former NFL quarterback. Throughout his NFL career, Roethlisberger played for the Pittsburgh Steelers. As a player, he earned two Super Bowl championships, six Pro Bowl appearances, and the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. Roethlisberger also  led the NFL in passing yards twice. […]

Justin Fields has been a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers for eight months, and over that tenure, he’s gone through just about every evaluation imaginable in the eyes of fans. Some fans have thought he was the savior at quarterback, others believe he’s best suited as a change-of-pace running QB akin to Tayson Hill in […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have emerged as an AFC contender as the 2024-25 NFL season races past the halfway point. On Sunday, the Steelers picked up a huge win over the Baltimore Ravens in an 18-16 slugfest to establish themselves as one of the teams to beat in the AFC. This win gave the Steelers a […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been one of the pleasant surprises of the 2024 season. The team went in a completely new direction at quarterback this year, moving on from former first round pick Kenny Pickett and bringing in Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. With Wilson sidelined by a calf injury, Fields led the team to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a great start to the 2024 NFL season. Despite losing QB Russell Wilson for multiple weeks to start the year, Pittsburgh is 6-2 heading into Week 9. They are also sitting atop the AFC North standings. This has some fans hoping the team will make a trade at the deadline […]

Are the Pittsburgh Steelers holding Justin Fields back from reaching his full potential? Has Arthur Smith opted to make things easy for the former OSU signal caller, avoiding risky shots in favor of high-percentage under passing concepts? Have the Steelers put “training wheels” on their QB1? Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger was asked that very question […]

It was one of the more surprising offseasons in recent memory when the Pittsburgh Steelers overhauled their entire quarterback position, parting ways with Mitch Trubisky and Mason Rudolph as well as trading Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles. In their place, they signed both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, the latter of whom has started […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers did not win a Super Bowl with Le’Veon Bell in the Steel City, but they had the team to do it many times. Injuries to Bell and other players as well as odd timing and bad luck all contributed to Bell never winning a Super Bowl during his NFL career. Now, he’s […]

The fractured relationship between former Pittsburgh Steelers Antonio Brown and Ben Roethlisberger has been widely covered over the years. This unfortunate split marked the end of a remarkable QB-WR partnership that dominated the NFL for nearly a decade. Wide receiver Antonio Brown made a surprising admission about his relationship with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. During an […]

Ben Roethlisberger’s net worth in 2024 is $100 million. Known as “Big Ben,” Roethlisberger was the long-time quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers and one of the most efficient passers in NFL history that now enjoys retired life. Let’s take a look at Ben Roethlisberger’s net worth in 2024. What is Ben Roethlisberger’s net worth in […]

Lamar Jackson’s insane performance against the Miami Dolphins has many NFL fans agreeing that he’s the MVP but he also made history, standing alone alongside an AFC legend. En route to the Raven’s AFC clinching  56-19 rout of Miami, Lamar Jackson threw for 321 yards and 5 touchdowns on 18/21 passing. Per the NFL Communications […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are having trouble staying afloat in the competitive AFC North. The Steelers are 7-6, tied with Cincinnati at the bottom of the division. As a result, former quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is not happy about Pittsburgh’s state of mind after losing 21-18 to a struggling New England Patriots team. Ben Roethlisberger slams Steelers’ […]

Their Week 12 matchup against Cincinnati Bengals gave the Pittsburgh Steelers an opportunity to hit the reset button on offense. Kenny Pickett was certainly feeling refreshed, as he broke a longstanding Steelers record previously held by Ben Roethlisberger. In a 16-10 victory, Pickett completed 24-of-33 passes for 248 scoreless yards. He went 208 – and […]

As Terrell Suggs gets set to enter the Baltimore Ravens Ring of Honor Sunday, retired Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is calling for the linebacker to earn an even more prestigious honor — the Hall of Fame. “There’s no doubt he’s a Hall of Famer, first ballot in my opinion,” Roethlisberger said. “I don’t see […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a rough outing in Houston this weekend, losing to the Texans 30-6. For the second time this season, quarterback Kenny Pickett and the offense put up less than 10 points. Pickett went an unimpressive 15-23 for 114 yards and an interception during the game. However, retired Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is […]

Ben Roethlisberger’s rookie year in the NFL was successful, but it came to an end when the Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the New England Patriots by the core of 41-27 in the AFC Championship game. Ben Roethlisberger recently had legendary Steelers running back Jerome Bettis on his podcast called “Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger” and they […]

There is no more difficult place to play for an opponent than Pittsburgh. A loud crowd and physical Steelers team combine to make life miserable for opposing players. When the fans get fired up with their “Terrible Towels,” it’s hard to see any team being able to beat them. Monday Night Football is the biggest […]

San Francisco 49ers star pass rusher Nick Bosa will be playing on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers after agreeing to an extension with the team, and it will be up to left tackle Dan Moore Jr. to limit his impact on the game and keep him away from Kenny Pickett as much as possible. Ben […]