Ben Roethlisberger, the legendary Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, has jokingly expressed interest in coming out of retirement after the team’s trade for DK Metcalf.
Roethlisberger, who has been retired for two seasons, posted an Instagram story donning a Steelers helmet and quipped about having a few throws left in him. He specifically mentioned the prospect of throwing to Metcalf and other talented Steelers receivers.
The Steelers’ trade for Metcalf has made the team a more attractive destination for quarterbacks, and Roethlisberger’s comments may be a way of poking fun at the situation. However, it’s unlikely that he’ll actually come out of retirement.
The Steelers are currently in the market for a quarterback and have been linked to several top free agents, including Sam Darnold and Justin Fields. The team’s acquisition of Metcalf may give them an edge in recruiting a top quarterback.
