Roethlisberger Announces Retirement, Bears Hire New Coach

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Published on January 28 2022 6:05 am
Last Updated on January 28 2022 6:06 am

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger announced his expected retirement Thursday, saying in a video message that it was “time to clean out my locker, hang up my cleats.”

The 39-year-old said, “[I] know with confidence I have given my all to the game; I am overwhelmed with gratitude for what it has given me.”

Roethlisberger spent his entire 18-year career with the Steelers, leading them to two Super Bowls. He had a 165-81-1 record as a starter, fifth-most in history, and is in top 10 in yards passing and touchdown passes.

 

Bears Hire Matt Eberflus As Head Coach

The Chicago Bears announced Thursday night that they’d hired Matt Eberflus as their new head coach.

It will be the first NFL head coaching position for Eberflus, who was the Indianapolis Colts’ defensive coordinator for the past four years. The Bears fired coach Matt Nagy after a 6-11 season. 

 

Broncos Hire Hackett As Head Coach

The Denver Broncos are hiring Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett as their new head coach, according to media reports Thursday.
It will be the first time as head coach for the 42-year-old Hackett. He’ll be replacing Vic Fangio, who was fired after a 7-10 season.

The news sparked speculation that Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who’s contemplating his future, might join Hackett in Denver.  

 

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