In an interview on Tuesday with Mark Madden on 105.9 The X in Pittsburgh, former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger revealed he was intrigued by the prospect of joining the 49ers last season.
San Francisco, which had Super Bowl aspirations, endured season-ending injuries to quarterbacks Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo during the regular season. Those losses led the 49ers to think outside the box, including contacting Roethlisberger to gauge his interest in returning to the NFL.
Despite the allure of proving he could still compete at a high level after 18 pro seasons, his allegiance to the Steelers ultimately resulted in not pursuing the potential opportunity for a third Super Bowl ring.
