• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
Larry Brown Sports

Larry Brown Sports

Brown Bag it, Baby

  • Home
  • Blog View
  • NFL
  • NCAAF
  • NBA
  • MLB
  • Media
  • Headlines
  • Podcast
FootballBen RoethlisbergerPittsburgh Steelers

Ben Roethlisberger makes interesting claim about his final season

July 22, 2022 (Updated: February 11, 2025) by Grey Papke • Comments
FacebookTweetLinkedInRedditThreadsWhatsAppEmail
Ben Roethlisberger throws a pass
Nov 25, 2018; Denver, CO, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) warms up before the game against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Ben Roethlisberger had a memorable sendoff as quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers in his final home game of 2021, but the veteran was not necessarily feeling the love from the entire organization.

In a new post-retirement interview with Ron Cook of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Roethlisberger suggested that Steelers management, specifically GM Kevin Colbert, had been eager to move on from him. To Roethlisberger, owner Art Rooney II was the driving force behind bringing him back for one more year.

“It was mostly Kevin [Colbert]. He was ready to move on,” Roethlisberger said. “I think Mike [Tomlin] was a little ready to move on, but I think he was OK with me coming back. I think Mr. [Art] Rooney really wanted me to come back last year to play.”

There is some evidence to back up Roethlisberger’s argument. Colbert, who also retired after the 2021 season, was publicly lukewarm on Roethlisberger’s return prior to the campaign. This also furthers claims that Roethlisberger and the Steelers have some bad blood between them over how his career ended.

Roethlisberger sounds content in retirement. He also sounds like someone who did not feel all that wanted by those running the team in his final season.


  • i want more great stories!

Sign up today for free and get the best sports content sent to your inbox.

You can unsubscribe anytime. For more details, review our Privacy Policy.

.
LBS iPhone App
Get the App

Follow Us

Get instantly notified of the most viral news stories via Google!

  • Trending stories

Russ Smith poses for a mugshot

Former Final Four hero arrested on suspicion of DUI

6 days ago
Angel Reese in a jersey

Angel Reese wore ridiculous outfit to game before losing to Fever

5 days ago
The New York Knicks logo

1 Knicks player not expected to be back next season

6 days ago
The Lakers logo at half court

Report: Lakers to target ex-NBA rebounding leader in free agency

3 days ago
Deion Sanders in front of a microphone wearing a Colorado hat

Deion Sanders shares update on latest health issue

3 days ago

Sidebar

© 2025 · LB Sports Media Group Inc

  • X
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • RSS Feed
  • About
  • Contact
  • Editorial Process
  • Staff Writers
  • Privacy Policy
Dedicated to the memory of Nevil Vega