Former Steelers QB Kordell Stewart to Star in New Documentary
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An HBO Original documentary on former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kordell Stewart will be released on Oct. 27.
The title of the documentary is “Kordell Stewart: Slash & Burn.” It will cover Stewart’s rise to stardom with the Steelers and the challenges he faced after persistent, false rumors emerged regarding his sexuality in 1998.
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“For a generation of football fans, former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kordell Stewart was one of the most electrifying players of the 1990s. Nicknamed ‘Slash’ for his ability to excel at multiple positions, Stewart helped redefine what was possible for an NFL quarterback,” HBO Max revealed in a press release. “But just as he became one of football’s biggest stars, a malicious rumor upended his life. Through candid interviews with Stewart and others who witnessed his brightest and darkest moments, KORDELL STEWART: SLASH & BURN explores the personal toll of scrutiny beyond the football field while searching for the truth behind a story that followed Stewart for decades.
“Kordell Stewart: Slash & Burn” is a Skydance Sports presentation and NFL Films production, directed, produced, and edited by Brian Rivera.
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— Kordell Stewart (@KSlash10) September 25, 2026
Stewart spent time in Pittsburgh from 1995-2002 mostly at quarterback, however, made his name as a versatile player; able to play receiver, running back, and even occasionally punting. He posted a 48-29 record as a quarterback, scoring 110 total touchdowns.
Stewart was ahead of his time in the 1990s. If he played about 15 years later, he would have been utilized a lot better. In today’s game, his dual-threat abilities certainly would flourish.
Stewart was a pioneer of the modern day dual-threat quarterback.
“You know the stubborn side of me says they weren’t ready for me, but I was ready for the game,” Stewart told Rob King of Steelers.com in an interview in 2024. “That’s the stubborn side, but being that I was kind of like that minority, if you will, figuratively speaking in the sense that not too many were doing it that way, yeah, I was a little ahead of my time. We had two good coaches that could make it work. They understood how to work with my skill set, which was unconventional at the time.”
Stewart, who was drafted in the second round of the 1995 NFL Draft by the Steelers, was held back due to the instability at offensive coordinator. From 1995-2002, he had five different offensive coordinators — Ron Erhardt, Chan Gailey, Ray Sherman, Kevin Gilbride and Mike Mularkey.
“The unfortunate thing I will say about my time starting from ’97 until the latter part of it, in six years I had four different coordinators,” Stewart said. “So the continuity was a little tough. You know, you get Kevin Gilbride with a run and shoot system with Jerome Bettis, who is a power runner, and Plaxico Burress and Hines Ward; we’re not a run and shoot team. It had none of the stuff they came up with later for mobile quarterbacks, but more of a traditional style quarterback.”
Stewart passed for 13,328 yards and 70 touchdowns with 72 interceptions as a Steeler, while also rushing for 2,561 yards and 35 scores. He also had 41 receptions for 658 yards and five touchdowns. Stewart led the Steelers to a pair of AFC Championship games, and was named a Pro Bowler in 2001. He finished fourth in League MVP voting in 2001.
Stewart currently serves as a volunteer offensive coordinator at South Forsyth High School in Cummings, Georgia.
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