Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joey Porter Sr. delivered a scathing critique of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, calling him 'not a good teammate or person' during a Super Bowl week podcast appearance. Porter, who played with Roethlisberger for three seasons and won Super Bowl XL together, said the quarterback's behavior broke the team's brotherhood.

Porter specifically criticized Roethlisberger for refusing to sign memorabilia for teammates' families and for discussing team business on his podcast. 'He's not a good teammate,' Porter stated, adding that while he loves his quarterback, 'the person, he's just not a good teammate.' The criticism comes amid Roethlisberger's own public disputes with former coach Mike Tomlin, whom he recently criticized on his podcast before walking back some comments ahead of Tomlin's resignation.

Porter also took aim at former teammate James Harrison for similar podcast criticisms of Tomlin. The harsh assessment from a former team captain and Super Bowl champion highlights ongoing tensions within the Steelers organization, particularly regarding how former players discuss team matters publicly. Roethlisberger's representatives did not respond to requests for comment on Porter's remarks.