WATCH: Pittsburgh Steelers insider suggests Ben Roethlisberger was pushed into retirement

Jan. 6, 2026 – 10:07 – There’s no question Roethlisberger is among the best quarterbacks to ever put on the Steeler black and gold, but it was time for a change under center. Making the playoffs is great, but everyone in the stadium knew if the team found themselves in a shootout, Roethlisberger and the offense stood no chance of keeping up. Perhaps this is why the Steelers essentially forced the veteran QB’s hand by sending him off into retirement instead of giving him a chance to come back for a 19th season. At least that’s the hint Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette hinted at in his latest fan chat.