NFL World Celebrates Ben Roethlisberger's Career Ahead Of Monday's Game Against Browns
By: Michael Guise/KDKA-TV News Staff
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The NFL world is shining the spotlight on Ben Roethlisberger ahead of him possibly playing his last game at Heinz Field.
Former teammates, current teammates and players from around the NFL celebrated Roethlisberger's career and shared stories on social media Monday before the Steelers face the Browns.
JuJu Smith-Schuster posted a thank you to "one of the best QBs in NFL History" for helping him adjust to life in the NFL.
"It's been an honor to catch passes and take the field with you," the Steelers wide receiver said. "Thank you, 7!"
If tonight is the last ride at home, I have to say thank you to one of the best QBs in NFL History for welcoming me into this league, helping me grow, and being there for me in every step of my career. It's been an honor to catch passes and take the field with you.
— JuJu Smith-Schuster (@TeamJuJu) January 3, 2022
Thank you, 7! pic.twitter.com/YsL53rfpfE
Steelers tight end Eric Ebron said Roethlisberger was his favorite quarterback growing up.
"My favorite team in my household was the Giants but I always spoke about Ben being the coolest. happy to have played with #7," he said on Twitter.
Growing up Ben was my favorite QB. my favorite team in my household was the Giants but I always spoke about Ben being the coolest. happy to have played with #7. #Legend pic.twitter.com/xUB5EkHe93
— Eric Ebron (@Ebron85) January 3, 2022
Former Steelers James Harrison, Willie Parker, Nate Washington, Trai Essex, Brett Keisel, Ramon Foster, Le'Veon Bell and even former New England Patriot Julian Edelman posted messages on Twitter.
That's my quarterback. ???? It was a privilege to be your teammate and a great honor to call you my brother. #BigBen #family pic.twitter.com/Qenw2XQxuw
— James Harrison (@jharrison9292) January 3, 2022
Thank you 7‼️ Thank you for the leadership, support and friendship. My QB for my entire career. 2 Super Bowls and moments I'll never forget. Legendary career, next stop Canton. @_BigBen7 #Steelers @steelers pic.twitter.com/yWyBhP3hAI
— Willie Parker (@3williethadude9) January 3, 2022
Nothing but love @_BigBen7‼️#Legend #HereWeGo pic.twitter.com/yD87jBtnbn
— Nate Washington (@nwash85) January 3, 2022
That's My QB!#HereWeGo pic.twitter.com/A9BASLup3N
— Trai Essex (@TraiDay79) January 3, 2022
Love ya 7 pic.twitter.com/jpr084nIZQ
— Brett Keisel (@bkeisel99) December 30, 2021
Forever QB1 @_BigBen7 ???? @steelers pic.twitter.com/SZwhKY2nF5
— Ramon Foster (@RamonFoster) January 3, 2022
I can honestly say, I wouldn't have made it this far without you 7 … I appreciate everything, & will miss watching your greatness…one of the very few who's done it all with ONE TEAM … what ???????? a ????????career???????? I'm proud to say that I ever had a chance to play with you ???????????? HOF'er pic.twitter.com/4b4Q8ScJol
— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) January 4, 2022
End of an era. pic.twitter.com/6EjNld5jEZ
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) January 3, 2022
The Mid-American Conference also joined in on Monday, thanking Roethlisberger, who played college football at Miami University.
Thank You, 7️⃣ pic.twitter.com/l6NPzj6SFj
— #MACtion (@MACSports) January 3, 2022