Former NFL quarterback Kordell Stewart is publicly confronting a rumor that he says was meant to "destroy" him, according to a report by Brent Schrotenboer for USA TODAY published on October 29, 2026.
Stewart, who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Bears, and Baltimore Ravens during his 11-year career, has not previously addressed the rumor in detail. The nature of the rumor was not disclosed in the initial report.
The article marks Stewart's first extensive comments on the matter, signaling a willingness to challenge the narrative that has followed him since his playing days.
