Ben Roethlisberger
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HEYTC AI2022 1
Contacted by 49ers
Reportedly contacted by the San Francisco 49ers during the season about a potential comeback, but did not return to play.
2021 1
Retirement Announcement
Announced retirement after 18 seasons with the Steelers, having started 249 games and amassed over 64,000 passing yards.
2018 1
Elbow Injury
Suffered a torn UCL in his throwing elbow late in the season, missing the final games and playoffs.
2017 1
Career-High Touchdowns
Passed for league-leading 5,129 yards and 50 touchdowns (NFL record at the time), with Pro Bowl and playoff appearance ending in divisional loss to Jaguars.
2016 1
Pro Bowl and Playoff Run
Earned Pro Bowl honors and led Steelers to AFC Championship Game, losing 36-17 to the Patriots after playoff wins over Dolphins and Chiefs.
2015 1
Massive Contract Extension
Signed a 6-year, $108 million contract extension with the Steelers, the richest in NFL history at the time.
2014 1
First-Team All-Pro
Named First-Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection after leading the NFL with 4,952 passing yards and 32 touchdowns.
2011 1
Super Bowl XLV Appearance
Started in Super Bowl XLV but Steelers lost 31-25 to the Green Bay Packers; this was his third Super Bowl trip.
2010 1
Career-High Passing Yards
Threw for a career-high 4,231 yards, earned his fourth Pro Bowl nod, and led the Steelers to the Super Bowl XLV appearance.
2008 1
Super Bowl XLIII Appearance
Guided the Steelers to Super Bowl XLIII, where they defeated the Arizona Cardinals 27-23 on a last-second touchdown pass to secure his second Super Bowl ring.
2007 1
First Pro Bowl Selection
Earned his first Pro Bowl selection after a strong season with 3,513 passing yards, 32 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.
2006 1
Major Knee Injury
Suffered a serious motorcycle accident resulting in a fractured jaw and other injuries; later in the season, sustained a torn MCL and dislocated knee during a game against the Browns.
2005 1
Super Bowl XL Appearance
Led the Steelers to victory in Super Bowl XL, defeating the Seattle Seahawks 21-10 to win his first NFL championship.
2004 2
Rookie Season Success
Roethlisberger started immediately as a rookie, leading the Steelers to a 15-1 regular season record and an AFC North division title, finishing with a 13-0 record as a starter.
Drafted by Steelers
Ben Roethlisberger was the 11th overall pick in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ben Roethlisberger
How does Aaron Rodgers compare to Ben Roethlisberger?
Aaron Rodgers, now slinging it for the Steelers, has the arm talent and rings to chase Ben Roethlisberger's shadow, but Big Ben's 64,088 yards, 418 TDs, and two Lombardis in black-and-gold set a gritty bar—think pocket cowboy who extended plays like a runaway truck. Rodgers might dazzle more efficiently, but matching Ben's sheer volume and those Super Bowl escapes? That's a tall order in the Steel City grind.
Is Ben Roethlisberger in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
Nope, Ben Roethlisberger isn't in the Pro Football Hall of Fame yet—not in Canton, anyway. The guy's got two rings, franchise records in yards and TDs, and 165 wins, but voters make him wait like they did for a few other Pittsburgh greats. Give it time; his arm-of-steel legacy will get its bust eventually.
What is Ben Roethlisberger doing now in 2026?
In 2026, Ben's dipping toes into broadcasting with a ManningCast debut during the Steelers' wild-card thriller at Acrisure, plus firing up his "Footbahlin’ with Ben" podcast breaking down Ravens beatdowns and playoff what-ifs. He's auctioning signed Penguins jerseys for charity, dreaming of minority Steelers ownership like a Marino-lite, and soaking in Hall of Honor honors—no coaching for this Big Ben.
How would Ben Roethlisberger perform in today's NFL?
Big Ben would feast in today's pass-happy NFL—those modern rules shielding QBs from the hits he ate weekly? His cannon arm, improv scrambles, and 64k yards would balloon stats like a tailgater's grill smoke. Imagine him threading needles to AB with no defenders breathing down his neck; he'd pad TDs past 500, turning defenses into pretzels.
How does Ben Roethlisberger compare to Terry Bradshaw?
Ben Roethlisberger's Steelers legacy stacks up tough against Terry Bradshaw—both ring kings with two each, but Bradshaw's 81.63 passer rating edges Ben's 70.37, thanks to those '70s bombs amid steel curtains. Ben grinded more yards (64k vs. Terry's 27k) in a tougher era, yet Bradshaw's playoff magic feels like the original black-and-gold gunslinger prototype.