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GREEN BAY, Wisconsin – Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger reached a milestone in the first practice of the Pittsburgh Steelers game in Green Bay on Sunday.
With a 45-yard touchdown to Diontae Johnson on the third down, Roethlisberger threw his 400th passing touchdown, joining an exclusive club that includes Packers quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers (418) and Brett Favre (508).
Other quarterbacks with at least 400 passing touchdowns are Tom Brady (591), Drew Brees (571), Peyton Manning (539), Philip Rivers (421) and Dan Marino (420).
Roethlisberger, 39, has scored in 237 career games.
The timing of the historic touchdown was also important for the Steelers, shattering a 13-game streak without a touchdown on their first possession. The last time they scored a touchdown in their first practice was Week 7 against the Titans in the 2020 season.
With one step taken, Roethlisberger is also on the verge of another. He entered Sunday’s game just 213 yards behind Marino for the sixth all-time passing yardage.
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