Ben Roethlisberger’s Former Teammates Shares Message of Support on Social Media

Cale Berger |

Updated: Jan 3, 2022

August 29 2009: QB Ben Roethlisberger (7) WR Hines Ward (86) and LB James Harrison (92) of the Pittsburgh Steelers have a little fun during the game against the Buffalo Bills at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will play his final game at Heinz Field on Monday night when the club hosts the Cleveland Browns.

With the end of Roethlisberger’s legendary Steelers career on the horizon, his former teammates took to social media ahead of the game to reminisce and pay tribute to No. 7.

Former Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison shared a montage of pregame embraces he and Roethlisberger shared set to Lionel Richie’s “Goodbye.”

“That’s my quarterback,” Harrison tweeted Monday. “It was a privilege to be your teammate and a great honor to call you my brother.”

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

Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis hung up his cleats following Super Bowl XL, and credited Roethlisberger for allowing him to go out on top.

“As I retired, I retired a champion definitely because of Ben Roethlisberger,” Bettis said. “And what he was able to accomplish on the field, but also his development off the field as well.”

My teammate, my friend, my brother for life @_BigBen7. I’m ready to watch you work tonight!! #HereWeGo pic.twitter.com/43v1e9c7kx
— Jerome Bettis (@JeromeBettis36) January 3, 2022

Former defensive end Brett Keisel had a simple message.

“Love ya 7,” he tweeted Friday.

Love ya 7 pic.twitter.com/jpr084nIZQ
— Brett Keisel (@bkeisel99) December 30, 2021

Former Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown even wished Roethlisberger well in a Cameo shared Monday.

“I know Ben, he’s a competitor,” Brown added. “He loves to play football. One of the greatest quarterbacks all time,” Brown said. “So let’s be positive, let’s cheer him on, let’s wish for one of his best games tonight and let’s keep business boomin’.”

BREAKING: Antonio Brown with a message for Ben Roethlisberger.

He doesn’t think Ben will retire. 👀 #Steelers

pic.twitter.com/pD7pkCyGO1
— Josh Rowntree (@JRown32) January 3, 2022

That’s My QB!#HereWeGo pic.twitter.com/A9BASLup3N
— Trai Essex (@TraiDay79) January 3, 2022

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.

Thank you, 7! pic.twitter.com/YsL53rfpfE
— JuJu Smith-Schuster (@TeamJuJu) January 3, 2022

Longtime #Steelers G @RamonFoster tells us he wishes he and every former lineman who ever protected Ben Roethlisberger could be in the locker room tonight for BR’s pregame speech. Says BR may shed a tear: “As tough as he is, he’s a human.”
— Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) 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