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===Pittsburgh Steelers===
===Pittsburgh Steelers===
Following his successful college career, Stewart was ranked as a possible first round pick in the [[1995 NFL Draft]] if he changed positions. Stewart, however, wanted to play quarterback and was selected by the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] in the 2nd round.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/p3YhcoPyTws</ref>

====1995====
During his rookie season, the Steelers made the unusual decision to keep four quarterbacks ([[Neil O'Donnell]], [[Mike Tomczak]], [[Jim Miller (quarterback)|Jim Miller]], and Stewart), opting to utilize Stewart's talents elsewhere and thusly earning his "Slash" nickname by being a QB "Slash" WR "Slash" RB etc... He was given the nickname by [[Myron Cope]], and was officially the fourth quarterback on the roster while Miller was the team's designated emergency quarterback.

In the [[1995 AFC Championship Game]] against the [[Indianapolis Colts]], Stewart caught a touchdown pass from O'Donnell but had stepped out of bounds before catching the pass. As this was during the seven year stretch that the NFL didn't have [[Instant replay in gridiron football|instant replay]], the play couldn't be challenged despite enough evidence to overturn the play and [[Penalty (gridiron football)|penalize]] Stewart for illegal touching. The touchdown turned out to be the difference in the game, as the Steelers won 20-16 and advancing to [[Super Bowl XXX]].

====1996====
Following O'Donnell's departure in free agency, Stewart had a chance to compete for the starting position but lost out to Miller, returning to his "Slash" role. However, Miller struggled, and was promptly benched for Tomczak, with Stewart being elevated to 2nd string while continuing in his "Slash" role.

====1997====
====1997====
Stewart got his chance to start at quarterback in 1997. Prior to that, with [[Mike Tomczak]] as the starting quarterback, he played wide receiver. In his first season as a starting quarterback in the NFL, he led the Steelers to an 11–5 record and the AFC Championship Game which they lost to the [[Denver Broncos]]. Stewart threw three interceptions (two of which were made in the opposing Denver end zone), and lost a fumble accounting for all four Steeler turnovers in a 24–21 loss.
Stewart got his chance to start at quarterback in 1997. Prior to that, with [[Mike Tomczak]] as the starting quarterback, he played wide receiver. In his first season as a starting quarterback in the NFL, he led the Steelers to an 11–5 record and the AFC Championship Game which they lost to the [[Denver Broncos]]. Stewart threw three interceptions (two of which were made in the opposing Denver end zone), and lost a fumble accounting for all four Steeler turnovers in a 24–21 loss.
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After confining him to many utility roles during the 1995 season, when the Steelers made it to [[Super Bowl XXX]] only to lose to the [[Dallas Cowboys]], the team gave Stewart the opportunity to compete for the starting quarterback position in 1996. Following a preseason battle, Bill Cowher named [[Jim Miller (quarterback)|Jim Miller]] as the Steelers' starting quarterback and kept Stewart in his "Slash" role. Miller struggled at Jacksonville on opening day and was replaced by [[Mike Tomczak]] for the rest of the season. In a December 1996 game against the [[1996 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]], Stewart set a then-NFL record for longest touchdown run by a quarterback with an 80-yard rush.{{citation needed|date=February 2018}}
After confining him to many utility roles during the 1995 season, when the Steelers made it to [[Super Bowl XXX]] only to lose to the [[Dallas Cowboys]], the team gave Stewart the opportunity to compete for the starting quarterback position in 1996. Following a preseason battle, Bill Cowher named [[Jim Miller (quarterback)|Jim Miller]] as the Steelers' starting quarterback and kept Stewart in his "Slash" role. Miller struggled at Jacksonville on opening day and was replaced by [[Mike Tomczak]] for the rest of the season. In a December 1996 game against the [[1996 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]], Stewart set a then-NFL record for longest touchdown run by a quarterback with an 80-yard rush.{{citation needed|date=February 2018}}

==Legacy==
On a league-wide level, Stewart (alongside [[Randall Cunningham]]) has been credited with being a pioneer of dual-threat quarterbacks and about 20 years ahead of his time. His play helped [[Michael Vick]] become successful in the NFL, and also inspired current NFL quarterbacks such as [[Patrick Mahomes]], [[Lamar Jackson]], [[Deshaun Watson]], and [[Josh Allen (quarterback)|Josh Allen]].<ref>https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/paul-zeise/2021/02/05/pittsburgh-steelers-kordell-stewart-dual-threat-quarterback-patrick-mahomes-warren-moon-doug-williams-randall-cunningham-paul-zeise/stories/202102050148</ref>

His legacy in [[Pittsburgh]], however, has been more mixed among [[Steeler Nation|Steeler fans]]. Many fans reportedly wanted Stewart in his "Slash" role as opposed to just as a quarterback, something that had been acknowledged by Stewart himself.<ref name=gay /> Stewart was also seen as someone who had succes in the regular season but was never able to advance to the [[Super Bowl]] due to struggles in two [[AFC Championship Game]]s, though Stewart would later be vindicated somewhat for the second game due to the [[Spygate (NFL)|Spygate]] scandal.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08046/857665-66.stm | title=Specter: Patriots filmed Steelers 4 times |first=Ed |last=Bouchette | work=[[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]] |date=February 15, 2008 |access-date=February 15, 2008}}</ref>

Stewart did have his supporters among the Pittsburgh media, including [[John Steigerwald]], [[Mark Madden]], and [[Ed Bouchette]]. Bouchette, the Steelers voter on the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]], felt that Stewart "had his moments" when the team relied on [[Jerome Bettis]] and felt that Stewart was the team's best quarterback between the [[Terry Bradshaw]] and [[Ben Roethlisberger]] eras.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/lODsFL8BJHs</ref> Steigerwald and Madden both felt that Stewart wasn't given a chance to play to his strengths due to being [[African American]], with Steigerwald even criticizing the decision by [[Bill Cowher]] to force Stewart to attend wide receiver meetings instead of quarterback meetings.<ref name=Steigerwald /> Steigerwald went on to become one of Cowher's biggest critics due to, among other things, forcing African American college quarterbacks that the team drafted after Stewart such as [[Hines Ward]] and [[Antwaan Randle El]] to play wide receiver as a sign of not wanting a repeat of Stewart's insistence of playing quarterback,<ref name=Steigerwald>https://triblive.com/sports/steigerwald-tomlin-or-cowher-as-steelers-2nd-best-coach-right-now-its-a-tie/</ref><ref name=Madden /> though Ward was primarily a receiver in college.


==NFL career statistics==
==NFL career statistics==
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Stewart has a son, Syre, with his ex-girlfriend Tania Richardson.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lipstickalley.com/f213/does-porsha-have-oow-child-458322/index2.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=March 11, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130709013522/http://www.lipstickalley.com/f213/does-porsha-have-oow-child-458322/index2.html |archive-date=July 9, 2013 }} Tania Richardson Is Syre's Mother</ref>
Stewart has a son, Syre, with his ex-girlfriend Tania Richardson.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lipstickalley.com/f213/does-porsha-have-oow-child-458322/index2.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=March 11, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130709013522/http://www.lipstickalley.com/f213/does-porsha-have-oow-child-458322/index2.html |archive-date=July 9, 2013 }} Tania Richardson Is Syre's Mother</ref>


Stewart met [[Porsha Williams]], a granddaughter of civil rights leader [[Hosea Williams]], in 2009 at downtown Atlanta's Luckie Lounge.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.ajc.com/radio-tv-talk/2012/11/16/meet-porsha-williams-stewart-the-newest-real-housewives-of-atlanta-cast-member |title=Archived copy |access-date=March 11, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130127101827/http://blogs.ajc.com/radio-tv-talk/2012/11/16/meet-porsha-williams-stewart-the-newest-real-housewives-of-atlanta-cast-member/ |archive-date=January 27, 2013 }} Introducing Porsha williams-stewart</ref> On May 21, 2011, they married in a lavish ceremony that was featured on [[WE tv]]'s ''[[Platinum Weddings]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsK5blznKVA |journal=Platinum Weddings |title=Kordell& Porsha |date=May 1, 2011}}</ref> Stewart filed for divorce from Williams on March 22, 2013, on the grounds that the marriage was irretrievably broken. Initial reports stated he was unwilling to pay any spousal support.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/kordell-stewart-porsha-williams-split-article-1.1299470 |location=New York |work=[[New York Daily News]] |access-date=September 22, 2015 |date=March 26, 2013 |title=Kordell Stewart, Porsha Williams split: Former NFL player files for divorce from 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star |first1=Zayda |last1=Rivera}}</ref>
Stewart met [[Porsha Williams]], a granddaughter of civil rights leader [[Hosea Williams]], in 2009 at downtown Atlanta's Luckie Lounge.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.ajc.com/radio-tv-talk/2012/11/16/meet-porsha-williams-stewart-the-newest-real-housewives-of-atlanta-cast-member |title=Archived copy |access-date=March 11, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130127101827/http://blogs.ajc.com/radio-tv-talk/2012/11/16/meet-porsha-williams-stewart-the-newest-real-housewives-of-atlanta-cast-member/ |archive-date=January 27, 2013 }} Introducing Porsha williams-stewart</ref> On May 21, 2011, they married in a lavish ceremony that was featured on [[WE tv]]'s ''[[Platinum Weddings]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsK5blznKVA |journal=Platinum Weddings |title=Kordell& Porsha |date=May 1, 2011}}</ref> Stewart filed for divorce from Williams on March 22, 2013, on the grounds that the marriage was irretrievably broken. Initial reports stated he was unwilling to pay any spousal support.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/kordell-stewart-porsha-williams-split-article-1.1299470 |location=New York |publisher=[[New York Daily News]] |access-date=September 22, 2015 |date=March 26, 2013 |title=Kordell Stewart, Porsha Williams split: Former NFL player files for divorce from 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star |first1=Zayda |last1=Rivera}}</ref>


In October 2012, Stewart began his current position as an [[Drive time|afternoon drive]] radio sports talk show co-host with Atlanta's [[WZGC|WZGC "92.9 The Game"]]. Stewart is not listed as "on-air" talent anywhere on WZGC's website as of September 12, 2015.
In October 2012, Stewart began his current position as an [[Drive time|afternoon drive]] radio sports talk show co-host with Atlanta's [[WZGC|WZGC "92.9 The Game"]]. Stewart is not listed as "on-air" talent anywhere on WZGC's website as of September 12, 2015.

In March 2017, Kordell won a $3 million lawsuit against internet personality Andrew Chad Caldwell, who made headlines in 2014 in front of a St. Louis church stating that he was delivered from homosexuality. Andrew Caldwell claimed to have a gay relationship with Kordell, which was proven false.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://bossip.com/1525488/delivert-deez-kordell-stewart-wins-3-million-judgement-against-andrew-caldwell/ |title=Delivert Deez! Kordell Stewart Wins $3 Million Judgement Against Andrew Caldwell| author=Dani Canada |work=[[Bossip]] |date=March 13, 2017 |access-date=March 13, 2017}}</ref>


Stewart is an avid golfer and carried a nine [[Handicap (golf)|handicap]] when he was an active NFL player.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.post-gazette.com/steelers/2004/12/24/Kordell-Stewart-puts-Pittsburgh-experience-in-perspective/stories/200412240192 |title=Kordell Stewart puts Pittsburgh experience in perspective| author=Chico Harlan |work=[[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]] |date=December 24, 2004 |access-date=December 4, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://businessgolfblog.blogspot.com/2012/05/former-steelers-qb-kordell-stewart.html |title=Former Steelers' QB Kordell Stewart Retires| author=Suzanne Woo |publisher=Business Golf Blog |date=May 30, 2012 |access-date=December 4, 2013}}</ref>
Stewart is an avid golfer and carried a nine [[Handicap (golf)|handicap]] when he was an active NFL player.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.post-gazette.com/steelers/2004/12/24/Kordell-Stewart-puts-Pittsburgh-experience-in-perspective/stories/200412240192 |title=Kordell Stewart puts Pittsburgh experience in perspective| author=Chico Harlan |work=[[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]] |date=December 24, 2004 |access-date=December 4, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://businessgolfblog.blogspot.com/2012/05/former-steelers-qb-kordell-stewart.html |title=Former Steelers' QB Kordell Stewart Retires| author=Suzanne Woo |publisher=Business Golf Blog |date=May 30, 2012 |access-date=December 4, 2013}}</ref>
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On March 23, 1998, Stewart appeared on the first-ever cover of [[ESPN Magazine]] alongside [[Kobe Bryant]], [[Alex Rodriguez]] and [[Eric Lindros]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/27500438/got-next-four-athletes-appeared-our-first-cover |title= Who's got next? The four athletes who appeared on our first cover | author=Steve Wulf |work=[[ESPN]] |date=September 10, 2019 |access-date=June 3, 2021}}</ref>
On March 23, 1998, Stewart appeared on the first-ever cover of [[ESPN Magazine]] alongside [[Kobe Bryant]], [[Alex Rodriguez]] and [[Eric Lindros]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/27500438/got-next-four-athletes-appeared-our-first-cover |title= Who's got next? The four athletes who appeared on our first cover | author=Steve Wulf |work=[[ESPN]] |date=September 10, 2019 |access-date=June 3, 2021}}</ref>

===Sexuality rumors===
Dating back to Stewart's playing days, there have been ongoing rumors to his sexuality.

During the 1998 season, rumors surfaced that Stewart had been arrested after being caught doing sexual acts with another man in [[Schenley Park]]. While the Steelers supported Stewart over the alleged arrest, the [[Rooney family]] was [[Homosexuality in modern sports|reportedly concerned]] about Stewart being a [[Homosexuality|homosexual]], which Stewart denied and was forced to acknowledge the situation to his teammates, telling them that "he believed in [[Adam and Eve]], not Adam and Steve."<ref name=gay /> Despite this, police reports (which are publicly available) confirmed that the rumors were false, and that Stewart hadn't even been arrested.

The rumors came up again when in March 2017, Stewart won a $3 million lawsuit against internet personality Andrew Chad Caldwell, who made headlines in 2014 in front of a St. Louis church stating that he was delivered from homosexuality. Andrew Caldwell claimed to have a gay relationship with Stewart, which was proven false.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://bossip.com/1525488/delivert-deez-kordell-stewart-wins-3-million-judgement-against-andrew-caldwell/ |title=Delivert Deez! Kordell Stewart Wins $3 Million Judgement Against Andrew Caldwell| author=Dani Canada |work=[[Bossip]] |date=March 13, 2017 |access-date=March 13, 2017}}</ref>

In 2021, Stewart discussed the issue at hand, stating he had been embarrassed during this time, including receiving a [[standing ovation]] at a restaurant just because he was on a date with his then-girlfriend and having to be forced by the Steelers to address something that was a non-story. Stewart would go on to admit that he believed the rumors were [[Racial issues faced by black quarterbacks|race-based]],<ref name=gay>https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/kordell-stewart-nfl-football-pittsburgh-steelers</ref> something that had been supported by local sportscaster Mark Madden back in 2001.<ref name=Madden>{{Cite web|url=https://old.post-gazette.com/regionstate/20020113newsmaker0113p4.asp|title=Newsmaker: Jim Wexell / Talk show fight costs him a job, gets praise|website=old.post-gazette.com}}</ref>


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==References==
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Kordell Stewart
No. 10
Position:Quarterback / wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1972-10-16) October 16, 1972 (age 51)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High school:John Ehret (Marrero, Louisiana)
College:Colorado
NFL draft:1995 / Round: 2 / Pick: 60
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
TDINT:77–84
Passing yards:14,746
Passer rating:70.7
Rushing yards:2,874
Rushing TDs:38
Player stats at PFR

Kordell Stewart (born October 16, 1972) is a former American football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons, primarily with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football at Colorado where he achieved recognition for the "Miracle at Michigan", a Hail Mary pass he completed to defeat Michigan in 1994. Nicknamed "Slash", Stewart was selected by the Steelers in the second round of the 1995 NFL draft.

Stewart held a variety of roles for the Steelers before becoming their starting quarterback in 1997, which saw him help guide the team to an AFC Championship Game appearance. His most successful season was in 2001 where he led Pittsburgh to the AFC's top seed and a return to the conference championship, while earning Pro Bowl honors. Stewart's performance declined the following year, resulting in him being released by the Steelers. Afterwards, Stewart played one season for the Chicago Bears and held a backup role during two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. He ranks fourth in quarterback rushing touchdowns at 38.[1]

Early life, family and education

Kordell Stewart was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended John Ehret High School in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

College career

In 1991, Stewart received a scholarship to the University of Colorado. Playing under coach Bill McCartney, he became one of the most prolific quarterbacks in school history, setting several Buffaloes records, including most passes completed, most passing yards, and most touchdown passes.[2]

Stewart led the option-oriented Buffaloes to a pair of top-10 regular-season finishes in the AP and Coaches polls in 1992 and 1994 as well as wins in the 1993 Aloha Bowl and 1995 Fiesta Bowl.[3] He was selected as a second team All-American his senior year as nationally ranked No. 3 Colorado finished 11–1 in 1994.

One of his greatest moments for the Colorado Buffaloes occurred in the beginning of his college career. On September 5, 1992, Stewart started his first game as a sophomore as Colorado unveiled a pass-oriented offense that lifted the 12th-ranked Buffaloes past in-state rival Colorado State, 37–17. Stewart connected on 21 of 36 passes for a then school-record 409 yards and four touchdowns in the contest.[4]

On September 24, 1994, Stewart threw the game-winning, 64-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass into the end zone to wide receiver Michael Westbrook in the closing seconds to beat the Michigan Wolverines.[5]

Statistics

Passing Rushing
YEAR CMP ATT CMP% YDS TD INT ATT YDS AVG TD
1991 1 2 50.0 2 0 0 18 144 8.0 1
1992 151 252 59.9 2,109 12 9 60 418 6.9 1
1993 157 294 53.4 2,299 11 7 102 524 5.1 6
1994 147 237 62.0 2,071 10 3 122 639 5.2 7
Totals 456 785 58.1 6,481 33 19 302 1,725 6.3 15

NFL career

Pittsburgh Steelers

1997

Stewart got his chance to start at quarterback in 1997. Prior to that, with Mike Tomczak as the starting quarterback, he played wide receiver. In his first season as a starting quarterback in the NFL, he led the Steelers to an 11–5 record and the AFC Championship Game which they lost to the Denver Broncos. Stewart threw three interceptions (two of which were made in the opposing Denver end zone), and lost a fumble accounting for all four Steeler turnovers in a 24–21 loss.

1998–1999

Prior to the 1998 season, the Steelers lost their offensive coordinator, Chan Gailey as he was signed as the Cowboys head coach. To replace him, the Steelers brought in Ray Sherman from the Vikings. In addition, Stewart's leading receiver and Pro Bowler Yancey Thigpen also left via free agency after the 1997 season. By mid-season in 1998, the Steelers had lost three of the five starting offensive linemen from the 1997 AFC Championship game and, as a result, Stewart and the Steelers offense struggled and failed to make the playoffs in both seasons.

2000

Coach Bill Cowher named Kent Graham quarterback to start the season, and the team got off to a 1–3 start. When Graham injured his hip, Stewart was tapped to replace him. The team finished 9–7 and barely missed the playoffs to the New York Jets, who had lost to the Steelers with Stewart as the quarterback.

2001

As starting quarterback, Stewart led the 2001 Steelers to a 13–3 regular-season record and the top seed in the AFC playoffs. Under the tutelage of new QB coach Tom Clements and new offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey, Stewart had his best year as a pro, throwing for over 3,000 yards, completing 60 percent of his passes, and attaining a passer rating of 81.7. He threw for 14 TDs and ran for five more. Stewart was elected to the Pro Bowl and was named the Steelers MVP.

The Steelers easily defeated the then-defending Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens in the divisional playoffs. The eventual Super Bowl champion New England Patriots defeated the Steelers in the AFC Championship Game.

2002

Stewart began the 2002 season as the Steelers' starting quarterback, but after throwing an interception into double coverage in the end zone at home against the Cleveland Browns in the third game of the season, he was replaced by increasingly popular backup Tommy Maddox, and Stewart was released at the end of the season. Stewart did start two games in place of an injured Maddox to keep the team's playoff hopes alive. Maddox returned, and Stewart never played in Pittsburgh again.

Chicago Bears

The following season, Stewart signed as a free agent with the Chicago Bears and was named the starter. After several poor performances in 2003, he was replaced in favor of Chris Chandler. After getting the same results from Chandler, he was reinserted as the starter, before getting benched in favor of rookie Rex Grossman after the Bears were eliminated from the playoffs. Stewart was released at the end of the season.

Baltimore Ravens

Stewart was signed in 2004 by the Ravens to play a backup role to Kyle Boller, and later served as a replacement for the injured Anthony Wright. He did not, however, throw a pass that season. He was unexpectedly successful as an emergency replacement for punter Dave Zastudil, being named NFL Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance. He was released following the 2004 season, but due to an injury to starting quarterback Kyle Boller during Week #1 of the 2005 season, the Ravens once again signed Stewart to be a backup to Anthony Wright.

Nickname

Pittsburgh Steelers color commentator Myron Cope gave Stewart the nickname "Slash".[6] He chose this name under the presumption that Stewart could play multiple positions—quarterback/receiver/rusher (quarterback "slash" receiver "slash" rusher).

After confining him to many utility roles during the 1995 season, when the Steelers made it to Super Bowl XXX only to lose to the Dallas Cowboys, the team gave Stewart the opportunity to compete for the starting quarterback position in 1996. Following a preseason battle, Bill Cowher named Jim Miller as the Steelers' starting quarterback and kept Stewart in his "Slash" role. Miller struggled at Jacksonville on opening day and was replaced by Mike Tomczak for the rest of the season. In a December 1996 game against the Carolina Panthers, Stewart set a then-NFL record for longest touchdown run by a quarterback with an 80-yard rush.[citation needed]

NFL career statistics

Year Team GP Passing Rushing Receiving
Comp Att Pct Yds TD Int Rate Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD
1995 PIT 10 5 7 71.4 60 1 0 136.9 15 86 5.7 1 14 235 16.8 1
1996 PIT 16 11 30 36.7 100 0 2 18.8 39 171 4.4 5 17 293 17.2 3
1997 PIT 16 236 440 53.6 3,020 21 17 75.2 88 476 5.4 11 0 0 0.0 0
1998 PIT 16 252 458 55.0 2,560 11 18 62.9 81 406 5.0 2 1 17 17.0 0
1999 PIT 16 160 275 58.2 1,464 6 10 64.9 56 258 4.6 2 9 113 12.6 1
2000 PIT 16 151 289 52.2 1,860 11 8 73.6 78 436 5.6 7 0 0 0.0 0
2001 PIT 16 266 442 60.2 3,109 14 11 81.7 96 537 5.6 5 0 0 0.0 0
2002 PIT 7 109 166 65.7 1,155 6 6 82.8 43 191 4.4 2 0 0 0.0 0
2003 CHI 9 126 251 50.2 1,418 7 12 56.8 59 290 4.9 3 0 0 0.0 0
2004 BAL 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 −1 −1.0 0 0 0 0.0 0
2005 BAL 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 24 6.0 0 0 0 0.0 0
Totals 125 1,316 2,358 55.8 14,746 77 84 70.7 560 2,874 5.1 38 41 658 16.0 5

Post-NFL career

Following Boller's reactivation on November 9, 2005, the Ravens cut Stewart instead of keeping him as a third-string player, activating running back Musa Smith instead. Stewart had no comment following the announcement he had been cut from the team.[citation needed]

Stewart made guest appearances on the TV shows Deal or No Deal[7] and Pros vs. Joes.[8][9]

On April 29, 2008, in an interview on the WCNN "680 The Fan", Stewart expressed interest in returning to the NFL. Also, according to ESPN2's First Take on July 28, 2008, Stewart had not officially retired and had been working out at his home, to attempt a comeback during following pre-season. He later was put into free agency but was never selected by a team.[citation needed]

He appeared in January 2009 as an analyst on ESPN's College Football Live, and then later appeared again in July during the show's "50 States Tour" for the show's episode regarding Colorado athletics.

Stewart was also a sideline reporter for the United Football League[citation needed] and is currently[when?] an analyst on various ESPN shows such as NFL Live,[citation needed] NFL 32,[citation needed] Take 2,[citation needed] and Mike and Mike in the Morning.[citation needed]

Stewart officially retired from the NFL in 2012.[10]

Personal life

Stewart has a son, Syre, with his ex-girlfriend Tania Richardson.[11]

Stewart met Porsha Williams, a granddaughter of civil rights leader Hosea Williams, in 2009 at downtown Atlanta's Luckie Lounge.[12] On May 21, 2011, they married in a lavish ceremony that was featured on WE tv's Platinum Weddings.[13] Stewart filed for divorce from Williams on March 22, 2013, on the grounds that the marriage was irretrievably broken. Initial reports stated he was unwilling to pay any spousal support.[14]

In October 2012, Stewart began his current position as an afternoon drive radio sports talk show co-host with Atlanta's WZGC "92.9 The Game". Stewart is not listed as "on-air" talent anywhere on WZGC's website as of September 12, 2015.

In March 2017, Kordell won a $3 million lawsuit against internet personality Andrew Chad Caldwell, who made headlines in 2014 in front of a St. Louis church stating that he was delivered from homosexuality. Andrew Caldwell claimed to have a gay relationship with Kordell, which was proven false.[15]

Stewart is an avid golfer and carried a nine handicap when he was an active NFL player.[16][17]

Stewart was the cover athlete for the 1998 video game NFL Blitz.

On March 23, 1998, Stewart appeared on the first-ever cover of ESPN Magazine alongside Kobe Bryant, Alex Rodriguez and Eric Lindros.[18]

References

  1. ^ "Newton ties Steve Young's rushing TD record; Panthers beat Bucs 38-10 to clinch NFC's top seed".
  2. ^ "Colorado Football Individual Records" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on June 6, 2011.
  3. ^ "Fiesta Bowl College Football". The Baltimore Sun. January 1, 1993. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
  4. ^ "Colorado unveils big pass-oriented offense". The Tuscaloosa News. Tuscaloosa, Alabama. September 6, 1992. p. 5C. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
  5. ^ Ivan Maisel (June 7, 2007). "Stewart to Westbrook silenced Big House crowd". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 7, 2007.
  6. ^ Leitch. "R.I.P. Myron Cope". Deadspin. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  7. ^ 16W Marketing, LLC: Kordell Stewart
  8. ^ IMDB.com: Pros vs Joes (Kordell Stewart Gets Revenge on the Refs), Season Two, Episode Two, February 1, 2007
  9. ^ IMDB.com: Pros vs Joes (Kordell Stewart Slashes Through the Joes), Season Two, Episode Six, March 1, 2007
  10. ^ "Kordell Stewart retires ... Seven years after last game".
  11. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on July 9, 2013. Retrieved March 11, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Tania Richardson Is Syre's Mother
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