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Kenny Pickett has taken over as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback. Former Steelers star QB Ben Roethlisberger recently discussed Pickett’s first career NFL start, per Channel Seven on Youtube. “The game turned so quick,” Roethlisberger said. “For [Pickett]’s first start, I thought he did well. Sustained some drives. Obviously, only three points is not what you […]

Pittsburgh Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger was surprised when head coach Mike Tomlin benched Mitch Trubisky and put rookie QB Kenny Pickett in during their Week 4 contest against the New York Jets, and for a good reason. Big Ben admitted he couldn’t believe it when Tomlin made the change mid-game, especially since he doesn’t believe […]

Ben Roethlisberger wants Pittsburgh Steelers to cool it a bit on their brash attitude toward quarterback Mitch Trubisky. In a recent episode of his podcast, Big Ben expressed his support for Trubisky and that it was unfair for fans to boo the quarterback in last Sunday’s 17-14 Steelers loss at home to the New England […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals get to renew one of the fiercest rivalries in the NFL when they battle each other on Sunday night. This feud has a long and rich history, and Steelers icon Ben Roethlisberger is well aware of the same. Big Ben recently launched his own podcast, Footbahlin with Ben […]

For 18 seasons, Ben Roethlisberger was the first-choice quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. A likely first-ballot Hall-of-Famer once eligible to be inducted in 2027, Roethlisberger is fifth all-time in NFL passing yards and eighth in all-time passing touchdowns. Roethlisberger led the Steelers to two Super Bowl victories, one in 2006 and one in 2009. Simply […]

While it is Mitch Trubiksy who is widely expected to start under center for the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1 of the 2022 NFL regular season, it’s rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett who is generating the most buzz and excitement among the team’s QB group. For former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, Pickett will have a real […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are starting a new chapter, as they are about to enter their first season post the Ben Roethlisberger era. Expected to start for the team in Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season is Mitchell Trubisky, but rookie Kenny Pickett appears to be someone who will be a constant threat to Trubisky’s […]

Ben Roethlisberger couldn’t hide his excitement about the future of the Pittsburgh Steelers after Kenny Pickett and the rest of the quarterback group showed up big time against the Seattle Seahawks. The Steelers won their first preseason game for 2022 against the Seahawks 32-25, with Pickett, Mason Rudolph and Mitch Trubisky all scoring at least […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are heading into their post-Ben Roethlisberger future beginning in 2022. Head coach Mike Tomlin believes the team already has its next locker room leader. Tomlin told ESPN that running back Najee Harris is someone he believes can step up and lead the locker room. And that time could eventually come sooner rather […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry made headlines earlier in the week for all the wrong reasons. The former back-to-back NBA MVP threw an honorary first pitch for the Oakland A’s, and let’s just say it wasn’t exactly his best performance. Pittsburgh Steelers icon Ben Roethlisberger recently took to the mound as the 40-year-old was […]

Ben Roethlisberger has never been afraid to speak his mind on topics he feels strongly about. That attitude is what endeared him to Pittsburgh Steelers fans (and infuriated a good portion at times, too) during his tenure. So when Roethlisberger made some comments about the new generation of players, it certainly bothered more than a […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger spoke out earlier this week and criticized today’s NFL players, saying they have a “me-first attitude”. Essentially, Big Ben believes is used to be a team-first mindset but in his eyes, that’s all changed. Well, one of Roethlisberger’s long-time teammates didn’t take kindly to the comments in Cam Heyward. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are back in Latrobe for training camp. But for Mike Tomlin, it only made him miss Ben Roethlisberger even more. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday as training camp starts, Tomlin couldn’t help but recall the fond memories he had with Roethlisberger in the facility. However, it’s not his play or leadership that […]

It has been six months since Ben Roethlisberger played in his final game with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Since then, he has had plenty of time to reflect on his storied run in Pittsburgh. Roethlisberger left behind quite a legacy during his 18-season tenure with the Steelers, from the pair of Super Bowl wins to finishing […]

Ben Roethlisberger has seen a lot in his career. The Pittsburgh Steelers legend played in the NFL for nearly two decades, after all. He’s seen how much the league has changed. So when Roethlisberger opened up on what he though has changed in the league, fans were interested on his thoughts. Ben Roethlisberger lamented the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger era has come to a close. After a long and successful career, the long-time quarterback of the franchise decided to hang up his cleats after the 2021 season. It was a retirement that some fans argue came a little too late, considering Big Ben’s level of play. Despite the fans’ […]

Pittsburgh Steelers’ legendary quarterback Ben Roethlisberger spent his entire career playing at Heinz Field. Heinz Field and Pittsburgh simply went together. However, it was recently announced that the Steelers’ home stadium would be receiving a name change. Beginning in 2022, the stadium will be called Acrisure Stadium. And Big Ben doesn’t love the new name. […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin admits he’s both scared and excited as he and the team enter their first season in the post-Ben Roethlisberger era. Big Ben officially retired at the conclusion of the 2022 season after spending his whole 18-year career in Pittsburgh. Of course it’s a big change for the franchise that […]

The Ben Roethlisberger era in Pittsburgh is over after 18 seasons. Roethlisberger is a future Hall of Fame quarterback who was the face of the Steelers during his time with the organization. But the 40-year old announced his retirement following the conclusion of the 2021-2022 campaign. However, he may not be done helping out the […]

Legendary Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger finally retired after the 2021 season following 18 years of serving under center in Pittsburgh. Big Ben managed to lead the Steelers back to the playoffs one last time, though they were bounced in the first round by the Kansas City Chiefs in what was Roethlisberger’s final NFL game. One […]

The tragic news of Dwayne Haskins’ passing has brought the NFL community together to remember him. During his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Haskins apparently left a pretty big impression on legendary quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. The two shared the quarterback room during Dwayne Haskins’ time with the Steelers last season. That gave Big Ben the […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are paying tribute to a local sports legend on Tuesday night ahead of their clash with the New York Rangers. Ben Roethlisberger was in the house on Tuesday and was treated to an awesome surprise when the entire Penguins team came out of the locker room wearing No. 7 jerseys, with the […]

The looming question all offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers has been who exactly would replace Ben Roethlisberger as the franchise’s next quarterback. While they still have Dwayne Haskins and Mason Rudolph, many believed the Steelers could either sign another QB or draft one. Well, the answer has come. Per Mike Garafolo, Pittsburgh is bringing in […]

It is clear that wide receiver Antonio Brown did not leave the Pittsburgh Steelers on good terms, and among the reasons behind his decision to request a trade in 2019 centered on his sour relationship with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Brown and Roethlisberger shined together over the past decade, as the veteran wideout set multiple Steelers […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are officially heading into a brand new era following the retirement of long-time quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. While there has been lots of speculation as to what the team could do in regards to their QB situation, GM Kevin Colbert laid out their plan on Monday. Via Brooke Pryor of ESPN: “We know […]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers are now embarking on a new era following Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement, outside linebacker T.J. Watt is still much confident that the team can remain as contenders in the AFC. Watt took some time to speak on the AP Pro Football Podcast ahead of Super Bowl 56, where he noted that he […]

Tom Brady isn’t the only superstar quarterback that has decided to hang it up after this season. All the attention may be on the GOAT — and rightfully so — but we also cannot overlook the fact that Pittsburgh Steelers icon Ben Roethlisberger has himself also retired from football after 18 illustrious seasons. Steelers star […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2022 NFL offseason in search of a quarterback for the first time in almost 20 years. Ben Roethlisberger announced his retirement last Thursday, although it was expected by just about everyone. The Steelers had been criticized over the last year or two for not appearing to have a transition plan […]

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has undoubtedly been the face of the great Pittsburgh Steelers franchise for 18 long years. After breaking several records and leading the team to a couple of Super Bowl titles, the 39-year-old has finally decided to hang his cleats by the end of the 2021 NFL season. Without a doubt, he was […]

Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement firmly marks the end of an era for the Pittsburgh Steelers. While the future remains uncertain, Pittsburgh can look back on the success of his career and discusses his greatness. On The Rich Eisen Show, a Steelers legend shared a scorching hot take about Roethlisberger. Terry Bradshaw said that when Big Ben […]

Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, as expected, announced his retirement on Thursday, ushering in a new era for Art Rooney II’s team. Rooney spoke to reporters on Friday and revealed the Steelers ‘desirable’ quarterback plan to the media, via Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Art Rooney II said finding a mobile quarterback to […]

Pittsburgh Steelers icon Ben Roethlisberger officially called time on his illustrious career on Thursday as he announced his retirement from the NFL. Former Steelers star Antonio Brown was one of the first personalities in the league to react to Big Ben’s announcement and Brown’s statement was only fitting for the legend that is Ben Roethlisberger. […]

After 18 memorable seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ben Roethlisberger opted to call it a career on Thursday, as he officially retired from the NFL. Much was speculated over the regular season that this was indeed going to be the final run for Roethlisberger. Even as there was outside talk about the possibility that the […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback retired after 18 seasons in the NFL. He spent his entire career in Pittsburgh, leading the franchise to two Super Bowl victories. While not as decorated as seven-time champion Tom Brady, there is a huge amount of respect between the two seasoned quarterbacks. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback tweeted to Roethlisberger following […]

After 18 seasons, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has officially retired. He announced the news on Thursday morning. Shortly after, teammates of his past and most recent seasons took to social media to celebrate his career. Notably, star outside linebacker TJ Watt tweeted “Legend” in reference to his longtime teammate. Legend. https://t.co/fVlzGKoozA — TJ Watt […]

Pittsburgh Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger announced his retirement on Thursday morning, putting out an emotional video on his decision. It officially ends his 18-year NFL career in which he won two Super Bowls. The tributes have been pouring in for Roethlisberger, with a number of former teammates sending heartfelt messages to the longtime Steelers quarterback: […]

On Thursday, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger officially announced his retirement. After 18 seasons with the franchise, Roethlisberger decides it’s time to walk away from the game. Former legendary head coach Bill Cowher made sure to provide his two cents on the quarterback’s career. Cowher took to Twitter and delivered a heartfelt message to the […]

Ben Roethlisberger has had a long and tremendous run with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He’s been thinking about retirement throughout the season and seems to have made a decision already. It was nice to see Pittsburgh react to Roethlisberger, as the fan base appreciates nearly everything he’s accomplished. From Ben Roethlisberger himself, the star quarterback officially […]

Ben Roethlisberger enjoyed a legendary career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, having played at Heinz Field for his entire 18-year career. It’s hard to imagine the Steelers without Big Ben under center, but that’s the reality of the situation in Pittsburgh going forward. Well, it turns out, Roethlisberger almost left Pittsburgh far before 2022. According to […]