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After spending more than a decade supporting his Ben Roethlisberger Foundation, which helped police and fire departments with K-9 units and service dogs, Roethlisberger said he is in the process of transitioning to the Roethlisberger Family Foundation in order to help reconnect families. However, in the second half, he threw two interceptions, both of which shifted momentum away from the Steelers and led to the Chargers' 2313 win. The saddest part: if you tried to find the swing pass to Najee Harris on 4th and 10, you couldn't. He finished the game without any touchdowns but had 330 yards passing while throwing three interceptions. [332], Roethlisberger gave his first television interview after the accident on July 13, with ABC's Good Morning America. 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"[145] In the off-season, he was ranked 41st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. It was his third career-perfect passer rating game, tying Peyton Manning for the most such regular-season games in NFL history. [167] He finished ranked 61st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. [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. With two minutes remaining in the game, Roethlsiberger faced a 3rd and 6. [256], On November 10, 2020, Roethlisberger was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 after being deemed high risk due to Vance McDonald contracting COVID-19[257] but was activated four days later. [13] He was named as the MAC Offensive Player of the Year for the 2003 season. [22][23], All records are from the Miami University 2008 media guide. [231] He was ranked 18th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018. Roethlisberger has said "Go ahead and be the best athlete you can possibly be, and see if you can be a better Christian. Roethlisberger, who will turn 40 in March, has all but announced his retirement after 18 seasons as the Steelers quarterback. "If he were my son, (I would say), 'Ben . John Brodie retired in 1973 after 17 incredible seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, where he broke many of the teams, as well as the sport's records. The lead grew to 207 before Arizona mounted a comeback. Buy Bills Tickets. Antonetti also claimed that she had been asked to travel to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in August 2008 in an attempt to "run into" the quarterback. "He wasn't. But Make-A-Wish did more than just give the team fresh uniforms. The residence sits on 5 acres and boasts 8 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms as well as a spacious living room with vaulted ceilings, a dedicated playroom, and a 2-story . With just over two minutes left, the game was tied, 2424, and the Steelers faced a 3rd and 19. Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger made his first NFL appearance in Sept. 2004 against the Ravens. During the game, Roethlisberger broke Mike Webster's record for the most games played with the Steelers with 221 games. [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. This was the Steelers' first loss of the season. 2023 NFL Scouting Combine Notes, Day 2: DBs, Steelers 2023 Pre-NFL Draft visit Tracker, 2023 NFL Scouting Combine Day 3: Schedule, how to watch, streaming, and more, Podcast Roundup: All the latest of the BTSC family podcasts, Friday Night Steelers Six Pack of questions and open thread: Offseason Vol. [98], On March 4, 2008, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Roethlisberger agreed to an eight-year, $102 million contract. [94] Roethlisberger also set a new Steelers single-season record with 32 touchdown passes. Despite the three game win streak to end the season, the Steelers did not make the playoffs after tie-breakers eliminated them. "He's worked at it. [249], Roethlisberger made his return from injury in the Week 1 game against the New York Giants, where he threw for 229 yards and three touchdowns in the 2616 win. Mark Baranowski is watching Roethlisberger's progress with skepticism and hope. 10 attempts) 84 (includes four playoff games), Most games with a perfect passer rating 4, Most games with 40+ pass attempts 52 (includes five playoff games), Most games with 20+ completions 119 (includes nine playoff games), Most games with 30+ completions 22 (includes two playoff games), Longest tenure by a quarterback to spend his career with a single team in NFL history 18 seasons, Highest completion percentage 67.1% (2014), Highest touchdown pass percentage 7.92% (2007), Most 400+ yard passing games 2 (2009, 2014, 2018), Most 500+ yard passing games 1 (2009, 2014, 2017), Most 3+ TD passing games 5 (2007, 2009, 2018), (Tie) Most 4+ TD passing games 3 (2007), Lowest interception percentage 1.29% (2010; 5 INTs on 389 attempts), Fewest interceptions (Min. The Steelers closed to within 2117 in the third quarter, but were unable to score on their next three drives. [62], The Steelers won Super Bowl XL 2110 over the Seattle Seahawks in Detroit on February 5. [79] In Week 15, Roethlisberger threw for 140 yards and a touchdown in a 373 rout of the Carolina Panthers. The element of time is prominent in Roethlisbergers career. After the police investigation, the N.F.L. [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. Trailing for the first time in the game, 2320, with 2:30 remaining in the game, Roethlisberger took the field to start the winning drive. [81], Roethlisberger ended the season on a good note by defeating the Cincinnati Bengals by a score of 2317 in overtime and eliminating them from playoff contention in what was Bill Cowher's final game as the Steelers' head coach. [118][119] He suffered the fourth concussion of his NFL career. Actor Robert Iler . Roethlisberger threw a touchdown pass to Santonio Holmes in the third quarter to start a comeback. In April, prosecutors had decided not to charge him with sexually assaulting a woman in Georgia, but he was facing a six-game suspension by the NFL. Im about to be part of an amazing surprise for a local football team for Make-A-Wish. Rock singer Chris Martin (Coldplay) is 46. 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. Now retired, there are other things in life for him to focus his efforts. So thats kind of where were transitioning to.. It's covered with graffiti scribbled in black marker. [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. Both allegations made against him came years before the N.F.L. Ben Roethlisberger heads to the locker room after the Steelers' loss. PITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and his wife Ashley are giving thanks for their new bundle of joy. Through many conversations, Roethlisberger became touched by Kelly's story, from his cancer battle to the loss of his 8-year-old son, Hunter, to Krabbe disease in 2005. [143], In the AFC Championship against the New York Jets, Roethlisberger rushed for a touchdown in the first half as the Steelers built a 240 lead, before the Jets scored 19 unanswered points.