- emotional announcement, the **Rooney Family**, owners of the **Pittsburgh Steelers**, have officially confirmed that **Ben Roethlisberger**, the legendary quarterback and iconic face of the franchise for nearly two decades, will **return to the organization in 2025 — this time as a co-owner**.
Roethlisberger, who retired after the 2021 season as a two-time Super Bowl champion and future Hall of Famer, becomes one of the few former players in NFL history to transition into ownership with the same team that defined his career.
> “This is home,” said Roethlisberger in a heartfelt statement. “To come back to the place where it all started, not as a player, but now as a partner in the future of the Steelers — it’s an honor beyond words.”
The Rooney family praised Roethlisberger’s leadership, loyalty, and lifelong dedication to the black and gold, calling him *“a true embodiment of what it means to be a Steeler.”*
Fans across Pittsburgh and the NFL are celebrating the move as a historic moment, signaling a new era where legacy, leadership, and tradition continue to define the Steelers’ identity — both on and off the field.
**Big Ben is back — not under center, but at the top.**
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