Ben Roethlisberger
The image of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger sitting alone on the bench after the team’s 48-37 loss to the Cleveland Browns was stirring. Roethlisberger threw for 501 yards on.
- Roethlisberger threw for 501 yards and four touchdowns in the 48-37 defeat, but also threw four interceptions while showcasing the iffy decision-making the marred the last month-plus of the.
- Ben Roethlisberger: Pos: QB, Career: 233 G, 19 TD, 6xProBowl, Steelers 2004-2020, 2x Yds Leader, born OH 1982.
| Celebrated Name: | Ben Roethlisberger |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger Sr. |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 38 years old |
| Birth Date: | 2 March 1982 |
| Birth Place: | Lima, Ohio, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.96 m |
| Weight: | 109 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Ashley Harlan (m. 2011) |
| Children: | Yes (Baylee Marie Roethlisberger, Bodie Roethlisberger, Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Profession: | Football player |
| Net Worth in 2021: | $75 million |
| Last Updated: | January 2021 |
Ben Roethlisberger is an American football player who plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers, which is a team of the National Football League (NFL). Before joining them, he played college football at Miami University. Roethlisberger has been playing for the team since 2004.
Maybe you know about Ben Roethlisberger very well But do you know how old and tall is he, and what is his net worth in 2021? If you do not know, We have prepared this article about details of Ben Roethlisberger’s short biography-wiki, career, professional life, personal life, today’s net worth, age, height, weight, and more facts. Well, if you’re ready, let’s start.
Early Life
Roethlisberger was born in 1982 on 2nd March as Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger Sr. His birthplace is Lima, Ohio. He was born to Idea Jane and Kenneth Todd Roethlisberger. Kenneth is a former quarterback and pitcher at Georgia Tech.
He has a younger sister called Carlee Roethlisberger. She played for the University of Oklahoma’s women’s basketball team.
Ben attended Findlay High School. It is located in Findlay, Ohio. He later joined Miami University in 2000.
Roethlisberger married Ashley Harlan. She is a physician assistant who hails from New Castle, Pennsylvania. Their wedding ceremony was held in 2011 on 23rd July. By the 9th of June 2012, the couple was expecting their firstborn, who would be a son. He was born that same year on 21st November and named Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger Jr. The couple has two more children, namely Baylee Marie Roethlisberger and Bodie Roethlisberger.
He owns Big Ben’s BBQ, which is a line of barbecue sauce. Additionally, he is a spokesman for a campaign known as Swiss Roots. It aims to assist Americans who are of Swiss origin to connect with their roots.
In 2012, Roethlisberger went back to Miami University to finish his degree. He graduated that same year on 6th May. Ben earned himself a Bachelor of Science in Education.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 2 March 1982, Ben Roethlisberger is 38 years old as of today’s date 24th January 2021. His height is 1.96 m tall, and his weight is 109 kg.
Career
Roethlisberger started playing football back in high school. He was the captain of several teams which are basketball, baseball, and football. Ben’s position was usually wide receiver until his senior year when he played quarterback.
That did not change even after joining the university. Roethlisberger played for the Miami University team, referred to as the Miami RedHawks. Roethlisberger played for the team for three good years that is between 2001 and 2003.
Due to his terrific performance with the RedHawks in 2003, demand was relatively high. Pittsburgh Steelers selected him in the 2004 NFL Draft. He signed a six-year contract in that same year on 4th August. Four years later, he and the team agreed on an eight-year one.
Ben Roethlisberger Age
Awards & Achievements
Ben Roethlisberger is an excellent player hence has earned various awards. He is a two-time Super Bowl champion, i.e., XL and XLIII. For the Pro Bowl, the number is five; 2007, 2011, 2014, 2015, and 2016. In 2004, Ben was the MAC Offensive Player of the Year. The following year he was the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Roethlisberger was the NFL passing yards co-leader in 2014 as well.
Net Worth & Salary of Ben Roethlisberger in 2021
As of January 2021, Ben Roethlisberger has an estimated net worth of about $75 million. His only source of income is his football career. His first contract with the Steelers was six years long and had a worth of $22.26 million in bonuses and salaries. For motivation, he would get an addition of $17.73 million. They signed another one worth $102 million and eight years long. His annual salary is $12.8 million.
Ben Roethlisberger is an intriguing football player. Roethlisberger started playing when he was in high school. During his college days, Ben played for Miami University’s team, the RedHawks. After that, he joined the Pittsburgh Steelers for his professional career. Roethlisberger has been playing for the team since 2004. His excellent playing skills have earned him a lot of awards.
Age: 38
Free Agency: 2022 (UFA)
Accrued Seasons: 17
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 241
- College: Miami (Ohio)
- Entry: 2004 Draft, Round 1, #11 overall (Steelers)
- 2020 Salary Cap Charge: $23,750,000 (11.83% of cap)
- 2020 Cash Payout: $21,000,000 (11.79% of spending)
- 2020 Cash to Cap Ratio: 0.88
Ben Roethlisberger Height
- Contract Value: $68,000,000 ($34,000,000 APY)
- Fully Guaranteed Money: $37,500,000
- Contract Ranking: 4/114 at QB
Current Contract
(Extension, signed 2019)
(📝: indicates contract trigger occuring during that year)| Year | Age | Base Salary | Prorated Bonus | Roster Bonus | Guaranteed Salary | Cap Number | Cap % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 37 | $2,500,000 | $18,700,000 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $26,200,000 | 12.7% |
| 2020 📝 March 20: $12.5 million roster bonus due the third day of the 2020 league year. | 38 | $1,500,000 | $22,250,000 | $0 | $0 | $23,750,000 | 11.8% |
| 2021 📝 March 17: $15 million roster bonus due the third day of the 2021 league year. | 39 | $4,000,000 | $22,250,000 | $15,000,000 | $0 | $41,250,000 | 22.8% |
| Total | $8,000,000 | $63,200,000 | $20,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $91,200,000 |
Contract Notes
Ben Roethlisberger signed a 2 year contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers on April 24, 2019. The contract is worth $68 million with $37.5 million guaranteed at signing via signing bonus. Roethlisberger can earn a $12.5 million roster bonus on the third day of the 2020 league year; and a $15 million roster bonus on the third day of the 2021 league year. The extension increases Roethlisberger's 2019 cap charge by $3 million.
Career APY: $14,866,140
Contract History
| Team | Contract Type | Status | Year Signed | Yrs | Total | APY | Guarantees | Amount Earned | % Earned | Effective APY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | Drafted | Renegotiated | 2004 | 6 | $25,219,500 | $4,203,250 | $9,009,500 | $16,218,500 | 64.3% | $4,054,625 |
| Steelers | Extension | Renegotiated | 2008 | 6 | $87,986,500 | $14,664,417 | $33,200,000 | $88,505,882 | 100.6% | $12,643,697 |
| Steelers | Extension | Renegotiated | 2015 | 4 | $87,400,000 | $21,850,000 | $34,250,000 | $82,000,000 | 93.8% | $20,500,000 |
| Steelers | Extension | Active | 2019 | 2 | $68,000,000 | $34,000,000 | $37,500,000 | $66,000,000 | 97.1% | $33,000,000 |
Earnings By Team
| Team | Yrs | Salary | APY | Paid on Cap | % Paid on Cap | Paid as Dead Money | % Paid as Dead Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | 17 | $252,724,382 | $14,866,140 | $230,190,882 | 0.0% | $0 | 0.0% |
| Year | Team | Base Salary | Prorated Bonus | Roster Bonus | Other Bonus | Guaranteed Salary | Cap Number | Cap % | Cash Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Steelers | $230,000 | $100,000 | $1,172,000 | $0 | $6,000,000 | $1,502,000 | 1.9% | $2,002,000 |
| 2005 | Steelers | $305,000 | $1,963,750 | $0 | $1,951,500 | $9,000,000 | $4,220,250 | 4.9% | $9,494,000 |
| 2006 | Steelers | $655,500 | $1,963,750 | $0 | $1,926,500 | $0 | $4,545,750 | 4.5% | $2,582,000 |
| 2007 | Steelers | $1,006,000 | $1,270,000 | $0 | $851,000 | $0 | $3,127,000 | 2.9% | $2,140,500 |
| 2008 | Steelers | $2,500,000 | $5,470,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,970,000 | 6.9% | $27,700,000 |
| 2009 | Steelers | $4,750,000 | $5,470,000 | $3,000,000 | $0 | $0 | $13,220,000 | 10.7% | $7,750,000 |
| 2010 | Steelers | $8,050,000 | $4,200,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,355,882 | -- | $6,155,882 |
| 2011 | Steelers | $6,000,000 | $5,320,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,320,000 | 9.4% | $11,600,000 |
| 2012 | Steelers | $900,000 | $7,995,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,895,000 | 7.4% | $11,600,000 |
| 2013 | Steelers | $2,600,000 | $10,995,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,595,000 | 10.9% | $11,600,000 |
| 2014 | Steelers | $12,100,000 | $6,795,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,895,000 | 14.2% | $12,100,000 |
| 2015 | Steelers | $1,000,000 | $12,995,000 | $3,250,000 | $0 | $3,250,000 | $17,245,000 | 12.0% | $35,250,000 |
| 2016 | Steelers | $17,750,000 | $6,200,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,950,000 | 15.3% | $17,750,000 |
| 2017 | Steelers | $12,000,000 | $6,200,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,200,000 | 10.8% | $12,000,000 |
| 2018 | Steelers | $12,000,000 | $6,200,000 | $5,000,000 | $0 | $5,000,000 | $23,200,000 | 12.8% | $17,000,000 |
| 2019 | Steelers | $2,500,000 | $18,700,000 | $5,000,000 | $0 | $5,000,000 | $26,200,000 | 12.7% | $45,000,000 |
| 2020 | Steelers | $1,500,000 | $22,250,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,750,000 | 11.8% | $21,000,000 |
| 2021 | Steelers | $4,000,000 | $22,250,000 | $15,000,000 | $0 | $0 | $41,250,000 | 22.8% | $19,000,000 |
| Total | $89,846,500 | $146,337,500 | $32,422,000 | $4,729,000 | $28,250,000 | $271,440,882 | $271,724,382 | ||
Statistics
| Year | Games Played | Games Missed | Snaps | Passing | Rushing | Fumbles | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injured | Healthy | Offense | Special | Comp/Att | Pct | Yards | TD | INT | Sacked | Rating | Att | Yards | Avg | TD | Total | Lost | ||
| 2011 | 15 | -- | -- | 93.2% | 0.0% | 324/513 | 63.2% | 4077 | 21 | 14 | 40 | 90.1 | 31 | 70 | 2.3 | 0 | 8 | 5 |
| 2012 | 13 | -- | -- | 78.2% | 0.0% | 284/449 | 63.3% | 3265 | 26 | 8 | 30 | 97.0 | 26 | 92 | 3.5 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 375/584 | 64.2% | 4261 | 28 | 14 | 42 | 92.0 | 27 | 99 | 3.7 | 1 | 9 | 6 |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 99.4% | 0.0% | 408/608 | 67.1% | 4952 | 32 | 9 | 33 | 103.3 | 33 | 27 | 0.8 | 0 | 9 | 5 |
| 2015 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 73.8% | 0.0% | 319/469 | 68% | 3938 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 94.5 | 15 | 29 | 1.9 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 85.0% | 0.0% | 328/509 | 64.4% | 3819 | 29 | 13 | 17 | 95.4 | 16 | 14 | 0.9 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| 2017 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 93.7% | 0.0% | 360/561 | 64.2% | 4251 | 28 | 14 | 21 | 93.4 | 28 | 47 | 1.7 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 97.3% | 0.2% | 452/675 | 67% | 5129 | 34 | 16 | 24 | 96.5 | 31 | 98 | 3.2 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 9.6% | 0.0% | 35/62 | 56.5% | 351 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 66.0 | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 92.0% | 0.0% | 399/608 | 65.6% | 3803 | 33 | 10 | 13 | 94.1 | 25 | 11 | 0.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The diamond is a scatterplot graph that visualizes the relation of the player's APY (in green) and performance (in blue, as measured by OTC's Valuations) to the rest of the league at his position. To understand how to read the diamond, read this explainer.
| OTC Valuation | APY | |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | $24,070,000 | $34,000,000 |
| Injury Adjusted | $25,631,071 | $31,875,000 |
The chart below illustrates the trend of the player's weekly OTC Valuations (in blue) from the most recent season, using APY (in green) and, if applicable, cash that is due to the player in the next season (in red) as benchmarks. Weeks not plotted indicate that the player was inactive or on a bye.
To see interactive and more in-depth use of OTC Valuation data, subscribe to OTC Premium.