Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback was a man ahead of his time. The former Steelers star was not only one of the most physically gifted athletes in NFL history but one of the most polarizing figures. HBO Max has just released the trailer for a new short documentary called Kordell Stewart / SLASH&BURN, set to be released on October 27, 2026.
Here is the full synposis:
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. 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.
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