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For Steelers fans who came of age in the 1990s, a Kordell Stewart jersey was a common sight in closets. The former Pittsburgh standout, who transitioned from Colorado to the NFL, earned the moniker 'Slash' for his ability to contribute at multiple positions. Long before dual-threat quarterbacks like Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen became the norm, Stewart was already lining up at wide receiver and making plays all over the field.
In an interview with CBS analysts Kyle Long and Russell Wilson, Stewart reflected on his versatile role: 'I did everything under the sun, from punting, catching, throwing, running. Then, all of a sudden, I got my opportunity to start in 1997. And then I showed I was capable of being a full-time quarterback in the National Football League.' Stewart's first year as Pittsburgh's starter resulted in an 11-5 record and 32 total touchdowns. He set career highs with 3,109 passing yards and 537 rushing yards in 2001, finishing fourth in MVP voting.
However, Stewart's journey was not without adversity. He had to contend with unsubstantiated rumors alleging an arrest for lewd acts with a man at a local park. Despite a lack of evidence and Stewart's firm denial, the rumors persisted. After his stellar 2001 campaign, he lasted only one more season in Pittsburgh, then had brief stints with Chicago (2003) and Baltimore (2004-05).
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The new HBO documentary 'Kordell Stewart: Slash & Burn' chronicles the rise and fall of one of the most electrifying players in Steelers history. It airs on HBO and is available to stream on HBO Max. The documentary premieres at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
Stewart's career stats with the Steelers span 113 games, with 13,328 passing yards, 70 touchdowns, 72 interceptions, a 56.5 completion percentage, 2,561 rushing yards, 35 rushing touchdowns, 41 receptions, 658 receiving yards, and 5 receiving touchdowns.
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