Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger announced Thursday he is retiring after 18 NFL seasons.
Roethlisberger made the announcement in a video released on Twitter.
“The journey has been exhilarating, defined by relationships and fueled by a spirit of competition,” Roethlisberger said. “Yet the time has come to clean out my locker, hang up my cleats and continue to be all I can be to my wife and children. I retire from football a truly grateful man.”
Roethlisberger, 39, is one of the NFL’s most decorated quarterbacks since entering the league in 2004. He is the Steelers' all-time leader in wins (165) and passing touchdowns (418), and he earned six Pro-Bowl selections in Pittsburgh.