Ben Roethlisberger Sets Steelers Games Played Record

PITTSBURGH — Ben Roethlisberger is the Steelers’ new ironman.

Roethlisberger broke a team record during Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans at Heinz Field by suiting up for his 221st game. He broke the team record of 220 games played that had been held by center Mike Webster since 1988.

Roethlisberger was the Steelers first-round pick in the 2004 NFL Draft and has spent his entire career in Pittsburgh. The 38-year-old passer set the Steelers’ record for seasons played in 2019 with his 16th season played and is now in his 17th season.

He’s won two Super Bowls with the team, has been selected to six Pro Bowls and has twice led the NFL in passing yards.

He is the Steelers’ all-time leader in passing yards, entering the 2020 season with 56,545, nearly double that of second-place Terry Bradshaw. Nine of the 10 best passing seasons and nine of the 10 best passing games in team history belong to Roethlisberger.

He also holds the team career record for highest completion percentage, passer rating and touchdown passes.