[323][324] Reports from the scene and news media indicated that the accident was serious but "not life- or career-threatening," though Roethlisberger related in interviews that paramedics on the scene stopped bleeding in his throat just in time to save his life. His run was the last touchdown of the game, sealing the win for the Steelers. He passed for 265 yards and three touchdowns in a 3831 win. [188] He was named to his third career Pro Bowl for the 2014 season. But after playing at a small-time college (Miami of Ohio), he'll also need some extensive bench time to maximize his chance for a solid NFL debut. The Steelers lost 4138 in Roethlisberger's only other matchup against Atlanta in 2006, and he was suspended for the Steelers 159 overtime victory against the Falcons in 2010. The Steelers just don't throw enough to There was no outlook written for Ben Roethlisberger in 2022. 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. [364] At the 2006 Grammy Awards, one week after Pittsburgh won Super Bowl XL, Roethlisberger introduced Kelly Clarkson. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Witnesses, however, stated that Barravecchio "placed his hand" on the accuser's shoulder and applied "a little bit of pressure to guide her" t0 the restroom where she claims the assault took place, something Barravecchio's lawyer denies. [54] The Steelers lost the game to the eventual Super Bowl champions, the New England Patriots, by a score of 4127. 20 attempts) 93.5, Highest completion percentage (Min. It is the first time he lost four straight starts. They need to be able to call the plays and move the chains. Roethlisberger passed for 302 yards and 2 touchdowns in the game. Tagovailoa-Amosa's official 40-yard dash time clocks in at 4.81 seconds. But the Steelers addressed that issue by drafting Rashard Mendenhall, who is built for goalline duty. that lost Santonio Holmes, the teams leading Privacy Policy. [270][271] In the 2021 season, Roethlisberger threw for with 3,740 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, and ten interceptions, and also had an additional rushing touchdown as the Steelers finished the season with a 971 record. 6. He finished with 361 yards and 3 touchdowns in his first regular season win over the Cardinals. [237] In Week 10 against the Carolina Panthers, Roethlisberger had more touchdowns than incompletions on a statline of 22-of-25 for 328 yards and five touchdowns in his NFL-record fourth game with a perfect quarterback rating. (Image courtesy of Keith Allison via Flickr.). [220] In Week 11 against the Tennessee Titans, he completed 30 of 45 passes for 299 yards and four touchdowns as the Steelers won 4017. Celebrating a second-quarter touchdown pass, Roethlisberger was punched in the face by Raiders' defensive lineman Richard Seymour, who was then ejected. [61], On January 22, 2006, the Steelers defeated the Denver Broncos by a score of 3417 in Denver to win the AFC Championship and advance to Super Bowl XL. With two minutes remaining in the game, Roethlsiberger faced a 3rd and 6. [219] In Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Roethlisberger threw a career-high five interceptions as the Steelers lost by a score of 309. In many parts of the field, players sunk several inches with each step. [340], The accuser was treated at Oconee Regional Medical Center. He had the third most attempts in the league last season (608), yet finished 16th in passing yards at 3,803 - the fourth fewest yards on 600-plus attempts in league history. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. How he plays when he returns is a major question mark. [157] On the injury, Roethlisberger said, "It was one of the most painful things I ever felt. Lamar Jackson: 4.34 at Louisville team testing*, 32. Roethlisberger led the Steelers to a second Super Bowl title in four seasons as they defeated the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII, 2723, after completing a game-winning touchdown pass to Santonio Holmes with 35 seconds left in the game. [346] The policemen claimed to "have no memory" of meeting the woman. Roethlisberger's total was just 14th in the league. For example, he was 20th in attempts inside the five, but tied for 10th in TDs there. [336] According to the lawsuit, the woman obtained hospital treatment after the incident. Expect Arians to open up the offense and for new coach Mike Tomlin, a defensive specialist, to be hands-off unless the Steelers start losing. [216], Roethlisberger was named to his third consecutive and fifth career Pro Bowl on December 20, 2016,[217] and was ranked 22nd on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017, just one spot below his ranking from the previous year. Fastest quarterback 40-yard dash times in NFL Combine history Although the position continues to gain athleticism as the years pass, the fastest 40-yard dash by a quarterback at the NFL Combine was recorded in 2001. [294][295], On October 11, 2012, he passed Terry Bradshaw for most passing yards for a Steelers quarterback. And while hes no Vick or Rodgers, Roethlisberger does a decent job of boosting his fantasy value by running the ball. good last year second fewest points allowed According to an eyewitness, Roethlisberger went over the handlebars of his bike, shattering the windshield of the car with his head. Finally, Roethlisberger threw 11 picks, certainly not a lot for your typical passer, but given his low number of attempts, that puts his interception percentage at 3.72, and thats Plummer/Collins territory. Bell's running-game prowess forces defenses to keep a safety in the box, which makes it easier for Brown to get behind the secondary. 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If the Steelers are successful in [21], His jersey number number 7 was retired by the RedHawks during homecoming on October 13, 2007; the festivities included the RedHawks football game against Bowling Green. [92], To cap his comeback season, Roethlisberger was selected to his first Pro Bowl, joining five other Steelers teammates on the AFC squad. The Steelers closed to within 2117 in the third quarter, but were unable to score on their next three drives. In his regular season debut against the Ravens, Roethlisberger completed 12 of 20 passes for 176-yards and two touchdowns, and two interceptions. Moreover, red-zone target and elite blocking tight end Heath Miller is recovering from a late-season torn ACL, putting his early-season availability at risk. [197][198], Roethlisberger sustained another injury against the Oakland Raiders on November 8, 2015, suffering a left mid-foot sprain. [176] Roethlisberger was ranked 31st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014. 2 seed in the playoffs. [221] In that game, Roethlisberger recorded his 4,000th career completion on a three-yard pass to tight end Jesse James. [55], In the 2005 regular season, the Steelers finished with an 115 record. [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. Foles? . Check out a Nick Foles highlight video immediately after a Michael Vick video. [7] "We did a bunch of drills and my son throwing to Ben was a better combination," he said. [276][277] Roethlisberger has the most comeback wins (19) and game-winning drives (25) through the first seven seasons of a player's career. Roethlisberger set an NFL rookie record in 2004 with five comeback wins in the fourth quarter, and six game-winning drives in the fourth quarter/overtime (including one playoff game). Quickstep/Part-Time Lover 8 7 8 Trygg 3 Samba/Fantasy 9 8 8 Trygg 4 The final interception came in the final seconds of the game, in the end zone, ending Pittsburgh's comeback attempt. [48], On October 31, he had one of his biggest games, leading the Steelers to a 3420 victory over the defending Super Bowl champion and previously undefeated New England Patriots, ending their NFL-record 21-game winning streak. 10 attempts/game) 5 (2010), Most passing yards 522 (Completed 40 of 49 passes for 522 yards and 6 touchdowns on October 26, 2014, against the, Most pass completions 44 (Completed 44 of 66 passes for 506 yards on December 10, 2017, against the, (Tie) Most consecutive passes completed, single game 15 (Completed 15 straight on November 26, 2007, against the, Highest completion percentage, game (min. [297], Roethlisberger started a foundation with the following mission statement: "The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation seeks to (a): provide support for police and fire departments throughout the United States with a particular emphasis on service dogs and (b): to enhance the quality of life for residents of Findlay, Ohio and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. cutting Roethlisberger's TDs, though it will continue to suppress his yards. [182][183], In the Steelers Week 15 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, Roethlisberger completed 27 of 35 passes for 360 yards in a 2720 victory. Quarterbacks are the most important cog for a functioning offense in the NFL. 300 attempts) 65.5% (200103), Highest completion%, season (Min. [225] His performance in Week 14 earned him AFC Offensive Player of the Week. [101] The next week against the Cleveland Browns, he had the first pass reception of his career: a negative-seven-yard completion to himself after a deflected pass in the second quarter. A safer pocket for Roethlisberger is far from guaranteed, though, because those rookies on the offensive line might not yield immediate returns, and in any event, he tends to scramble around to buy extra time, often trading big plays for some extra sacks. drag on his production throughout 2010. "Just a bizarre kind of play. Chet Gresham-T-1. [94] Roethlisberger also set a new Steelers single-season record with 32 touchdown passes. Despite the relative lack of opportunity, Roethlisberger led the Steelers to fourth place with 30 big passing plays (plus-25 yards). Watch Diontae Johnson at the NFL football scouting combine in March 2019. Despite spurring a mild comeback, the Steelers lost to the Ravens by a score of 3013. He's also nimble in the pocket and scrambles to keep plays alive that generate big gains for his wideouts even if they aren't open initially. In 2006, he became the youngest Super Bowlwinning quarterback in NFL history, leading the Steelers, in his second season, to a 2110 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XL at the age of 23. All-Time Fast QB. [357] Roethlisberger was ordered to undergo a league-mandated "professional behavior evaluation" and "must adhere to any counseling or treatment that is recommended by the professional evaluators. It is his first NFL loss in the state of Ohio, snapping an 110 record. In Super Bowl XL, he caught five passes for 123 yards and a touchdown in the Steelers' 21-10 win. Philip Rivers is known for his go hard style. so you cant worry too much about that alone [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. [261] In Week 13 against the Washington Football Team, Roethlisberger threw for 305 yards, two touchdowns and an interception during the 2317 loss. He was touted by Steelers head coach Bill Cowher in a press conference as a franchise quarterback. Roethlisberger (pectoral/shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. [204][205] Roethlisberger was named to his fourth career Pro Bowl and was ranked 21st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016. Even the YPA was below average last year, just 7.0, and that doesnt factor in all those sacks 46 (most of which killed Steelers drives). Roethlisberger has played all 16 regular season games just once in his eight-year career, which is primarily the result of a remarkably strong commitment by the Pittsburgh front office to under-invest in its offensive line. After falling behind, 103, in the second quarter, Roethlisberger led the Steelers to 30 unanswered points in a 3310 victory. [75], In Week 11, Roethlisberger overcame three first-half interceptions by throwing for 224 yards and two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, leading the Steelers to score 21 points and come back to beat the Cleveland Browns, 2420. [317] In May 2006, Roethlisberger and his family traveled to Switzerland for a week. They led 106, 1713 and 2420. 40-Yard Dash; Bench Press; Vertical Jump; Broad Jump; 20-Yard Shuttle . Despite the seriousness of the accident, his recovery went so well that he started the first three Steelers preseason games in 2006. That's not likely to be the scenario this year Roethlisberger has had only one other season in his 16-year career with 600 attempts (and Brown is long gone). On Sept. 19, 2004, Ben Roethlisberger made his NFL debut. That said, Roethlisbergers rookie season was a resounding success (14-0 in the regular season speaks for itself), and you cant completely explain away that level of passing efficiency. That's what I'm trying to do now. Roethlisberger finished with 280 yards passing on just 21 attempts for a career-high 13.33 YPA (min. All five touchdowns were thrown in the first half, making Roethlisberger one of two quarterbacks in the 2007 season (the other being Tom Brady), and only the fifth quarterback since the 1970 merger, to accomplish such a feat. Two plays later, Roethlisberger faked a spike to pass, which was intercepted by Duron Harmon, resulting in the Steelers losing 2427. Kyler Murray: unknown rumored to be 4.38u(would put him in second. The victory marked the first time in playoff history that a sixth-seeded NFL playoff team defeated the top-seeded team. The play was ruled a touchdown on the field, but reviews showed Roethlisberger had fumbled short of the end zone. [130], In Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins, with the Steelers trailing, 2220, with 2:37 remaining in the game, Roethlisberger was at the center of controversy when he ran a QB draw and dove for the end zone, appearing to score a touchdown in the process. [192] However, Roethlisberger and the Steelers won their next two games against the San Francisco 49ers and the St. Louis Rams. The driver of the car was cited for failure to yield the right of way. [117] In Week 11 against the Kansas City Chiefs, he had thrown for 398 yards and three touchdowns before leaving the game in overtime after taking a knee to the helmet on a scramble attempt. [366] He, along with other Steelers players, made a cameo appearance as a member of the Gotham Rogues football team in the 2012 film The Dark Knight Rises. He played college football at Miami (OH) and was selected by the Steelers in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft. [167] He finished ranked 61st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. [7], Roethlisberger played college quarterback at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Sweed gives the Steelers the size a QB craves. Though he did convert eight third-down situations in the game to help the Steelers win, none of them was bigger than his 37-yard pass to Super Bowl XL MVP Hines Ward on a third-and-28 that set up the Steelers' first touchdown (a one-yard quarterback sneak by Roethlisberger on third and goal). [102] In a 156 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3, Roethlisberger was sacked eight times, fumbled twice, threw one interception, and was called for a safety in the fourth quarter. 26 on NFL Top 100", "Ben Roethlisberger agrees to new deal with Pittsburgh Steelers", "Steelers secondary falls flat in 28-21 loss to Patriots", "49ers fail to rattle Roethlisberger, pay the price", "Pittsburgh Steelers at St. Louis Rams September 27th, 2015", "Ben Roethlisberger suffers MCL sprain, bone bruise in knee", "Landry Jones jumps Michael Vick as Steelers' backup to Big Ben", "Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger named AFC Offensive Player of the Week", "Ben Roethlisberger Injury: Door "slightly ajar" for Steelers QB to play in Week 10 vs. Browns", "Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers November 15th, 2015", "Steelers, Seahawks face possible season-defining game", "Pittsburgh 30 39 Seattle: Final November 29, 2015", "Wild Card Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals January 9th, 2016", "Divisional Round Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos January 17th, 2016", "Ben Roethlisberger checks in at No. He finished with 19 completions on 32 attempts for 226 yards and 2 touchdown passes. Fewer attempts on a weak arm isn't a fantasy-friendly recipe. He has stated, "It was a coach's call. Cedrick Wilson is a decent deep threat but a shaky starter opposite of rock-solid All-Pro Hines Ward. He led the league in Yards Per Attempt with an 8.90, and finished third in passer rating behind Peyton Manning and Carson Palmer with a 98.6. 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. [189] He was ranked 26th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015. How fast is Vick? Instead of getting a needed rest (according to the established, neurological opinion), Big Ben proceeded to throw seven more picks the next two weeks. [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. [47] In addition, he was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team. That ranked 13th out of 17 defensive ends . who clocked the fourth-fastest time in the 40-yard dash among running backs at the . [98], On March 4, 2008, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Roethlisberger agreed to an eight-year, $102 million contract. This is just for fun. Perennial also-ran Dan Marino was known for his cannon of an arm and his ability to never give up hope despite playing for a hopeless organization. [179] With the win, Roethlisberger became just the fourth quarterback in NFL history to get 100 wins in his first 150 starts. [268][269] A day before the Week 10 game against the Detroit Lions, the Steelers placed Roethlisberger on Reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive for the virus. Big Ben always has the playbook close by and spends most of his days in the film room like the player he's most compared to, Chad Pennington. [175] This would also be the first time they missed the playoffs in back-to-back seasons since 1999 and the first time under Mike Tomlin. Since 2011, Brown sucked up 26.6 percent of Pittsburgh's targets and accounted for 31.0 percent of the team's receiving touchdowns. 20 attempts) 85.7% (Completed 18 out of 21 attempts on November 26, 2007, against the Miami Dolphins), Most touchdown passes, game 6 (Threw six TD passes against the, Highest completion percentage (Min. The remaining examination was "normal". This came home to roost against better defenses in the playoffs when Roethlisberger threw two picks against the Jets and three against the Patriots. After leading a FG drive to take a 3028 lead, the defense again surrendered the lead and the Steelers trailed, 3630. So, first, were looking at about a 10-game sample size for most quarterbacks, and second, teams that played the Steelers were undoubtedly gearing up to stop the run and taking more chances against Big Ben. [349][350], As a result of the unabridged details revealed in Bright's press conference Steelers president Art Rooney II was reported to be "furious". scoring strikes no matter how high the Steelers 4.39 is his time at the NFL combine. [43] In Week 6, in a 2420 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, he was 21 of 25 for 193 passing yards and two touchdowns to earn his first AFC Offensive Player of the Week honor. However, his 60 QB rating on those tosses (nine picks) was better than only Kyle Ortons and Marc Bulgers among 2008 qualifiers. Heath Cummings- This was the Steelers' first loss of the season. What was Ben Roethlisberger 40-yard dash? [151] Roethlisberger beat the Tom Brady-led Patriots for the first time in seven years in Week 8, completing 36 of 50 passes for 365 yards and 2 touchdowns. [229], The Steelers finished the 2017 season with a 133 record, clinching the AFC North division. through her lawyer expressing she no longer wanted to pursue criminal charges because the level of media attention would make a criminal trial too "intrusive" of a personal experience but stressed that she was not recanting her accusation. [156], In the second quarter of the Week 14 game against the Cleveland Browns, Roethlisberger's leg was injured on a sack and he left the game. He threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Hines Ward with 1:56 remaining, only to have the Raiders answer back with a winning touchdown with nine seconds left. The Steelers finally found a bigger complement to Brown in 6-4 Martavis Bryant, who averaged 21.1 YPC and scored eight touchdowns in 10 games (four in the red zone). [71] However, during the third quarter, Roethlisberger was helped off the field after sustaining a concussion following a controversial hit by Falcons defensive end Patrick Kerney. While he had 94 red-zone attempts (4th), he converted only 22.3 percent into scores (19th). A subsequent news conference with the hospital staff was brief but confirmed early reports that the most serious injuries were to the head and face. Coming off career highs for passing yards and touchdowns in 2018, an elbow ligament injury ended Roethlisberger's season in Week 2 last year. Roethlisberger's weapons aren't as good as they once were the Steelers lost speedster Mike Wallace in the offseason and weren't able to replace him. Always in the conversation for one of the best quarterbacks of all time, Peyton Manning was known for his play calling and ability to keep defenses guessing. Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger Sr. (/rlsbrr/; born March 2, 1982), nicknamed "Big Ben", is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. [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. In that same span hes averaged 33.1 pass attempts per game with a touchdown percentage right around 4.8. [52], In the Divisional Round of the playoffs against the New York Jets, Roethlisberger threw two interceptions. He had a bad year last year on the stat sheet, but got another Super Bowl ring. Get the latest stats for Ben Roethlisberger for 2022 and previous seasons. [214][215] However, the Steelers lost 3617 to the Patriots in the AFC Championship. His first pass of the day was a 60-yard touchdown to Mike Wallace, and his last pass was a game-winning 19-yard touchdown to Wallace on the final play of the game. The doctor's report also quoted the alleged victim telling them that, "A boy kind of raped me. [273], On January 27, 2022, Roethlisberger announced his retirement from the NFL. The game-tying touchdown came on a 2nd and 10 with 3:47 remaining in regulation, in which Big Ben made a vintage play eluding pass rushers before connecting with Jerricho Cotchery on a 31-yard pass. Roethlisberger (pectoral/right shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Roethlisberger was quick to silence those questions when he told WDVE Radio in Pittsburgh "First off, my coach and GM don't want me back. [171][172] In Week 11, in a 3727 victory over the Detroit Lions, he had 367 passing yards and four touchdowns to earn AFC Offensive Player of the Week. [272] In the Wild Card Round against the Kansas City Chiefs, Roethlisberger threw for 215 yards and two touchdowns in the 4221 loss. In 20 home games in that time, Roethlisberger posted 8.7 YPA, 59:16 TD:INT and 339 yards per game. He also posted a perfect 158.3 passer rating. He rolled through the next nine games, though, with 21 touchdowns, six interceptions and 8.0 YPA as the Steelers went 8-1. season only) 51 (from 2004 to 2008), Highest completion percentage, rookie season 66.4% (2004), Highest single-game completion percentage, rookie season (min. He also fumbled once, which the Ravens returned for a touchdown in the second half. [325] Roethlisberger was transported to Mercy Hospital and was described as being in "serious but stable" condition in the operating room. For instance, the Pittsburgh restaurant chain Peppi's sells the "Roethlisburger", at a price of $7.00, in correlation with his jersey number "7", and also having ingredients that describe his playing style (scrambled eggs for "scrambler", beef and sausage for his size and strength). As a bonus, a third target emerged last season, with JuJu Smith-Schuster giving Roethlisberger another playmaking option in an offense that should still put it in the air at least 550 times even with a change in offensive coordinators. [108] In Week 13 at New England, in consistent rain, Roethlisberger completed 17 of 33 passes for 179 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. [80] The following week, Baltimore eliminated Pittsburgh from the playoffs. [90] In Week 16 against the St. Louis Rams, Roethlisberger became the first quarterback in NFL history to have two perfect passer rating (158.3) games in the same regular season, completing 16 of 20 passes for 261 yards and three touchdowns. are drafting last year's numbers (which everyone Roethlisberger announced Thursday via his. One thing they were sure to guess right, however, was whether The Sheriff was going to take off with the ball. [296], On December 8, 2013, he passed Terry Bradshaw for most passing touchdowns for a Steelers quarterback. Despite the heroic efforts of Roethlisberger and company, Tim Tebow's magical season continued with his best single-game performance to date, capped off with an 80-yard completion to Demaryius Thomas to end overtime after one play. Since the Steelers won the Super Bowl, theyre unlikely to change a thing unless their season turns sour and/or their defense collapses. [83] Against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 4, Roethlisberger looked to get a win over his former offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt, who was then the head coach of the Cardinals. His bench press reps and 33.5-inch vertical leap were also below average. [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). 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