He is 39 years old and turns 40 in March, and has seen all of his quarterback draft classmates, such as Eli Manning and Philip Rivers, move on to the next chapters of their lives.
Roethlisberger has told many that he never would want to play anywhere other than Pittsburgh.
The fact that this is expected to be the final NFL season for the six-time Pro Bowler does not come as a surprise to many around the organization.
Though the Steelers have quarterbacks Mason Rudolph and Dwayne Haskins on their roster, there are questions about whether either will be the one to succeed Roethlisberger.