Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger announced his retirement today after 18 seasons.
In a video message posted to social media, Roethlisberger announced that the 2021 season was his last.
“The journey has been exhilarating, fueled by a spirit of competition,” Roethlisberger said in the video. “Yet the time has come to clean out my locker, hang up my cleats and continue to be all I can be to my wife and children. I retire from football a truly grateful man.”
The 39-year-old leaves his almost certain Hall of Fame career with two Super Bowl wins, Rookie of the Year honors and the fifth-most passing yards (64,088) in NFL history.
His first year of eligibility for the Hall of Fame will be in 2027.
