When Ben Roethlisberger steps on the field for the season opener, beginning his 16th season in the NFL, he will officially being the longest-tenured player in Pittsburgh Steelers history. Hall of Fame center Mike Webster spent 15 seasons in Pittsburgh, and still holds the record for the most games played, but Roethlisberger, if he stays healthy, will pass that mark as well.
He spoke to Missi Matthews during the game last night about that and other topics, and when told that he would become the longest-tenured player in franchise history, he said that it would be “an awesome honor”.