Ben Roethlisberger makes retirement official

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It’s official, Ben Roethlisberger is retiring.

The starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers for the past 18 seasons made the announcement in a video posted to his Twitter account.

“I retire from football a truly grateful man,” Roethlisberger said thanking God, his family, friends, the Steelers organization and Steeler Nation.

WATCH: His official retirement video

Roethlisberger won two Super Bowl championships and played in a third.

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