The friend told him people at the barbershop were saying he was arrested at Schenley Park in Pittsburgh on charges of participating in a lewd act with a trans woman.Within hours, he was being contacted by former teammates and others in cities like San Francisco, Atlanta and Indianapolis.It was a rumor – nothing more than that.
Yet, Stewart, nicknamed "Slash" for his unique skill set that saw him play quarterback, receiver, running back and even punter, dealt with scrutiny and outside noise stemming from the rumor while trying to cement himself as the franchise signal caller.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEThis page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.
This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kordell Stewart stands on the field before a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Dec.4, 2022.
(USA TODAY Sports)"Kordell Stewart: Slash & Burn" is a new HBO and NFL Films documentary, directed by Brian Rivera, which allowed Stewart to tell his story and how a rumor had a long-term impact on his career and life."To have an opportunity to have a story out there to tell I think is what allured this relationship between myself, my team, with NFL Films and Brian Rivera being the director, to the collaboration with HBO and HBO Max.It’s surreal to say the least considering, with storytelling, there’s so many layers," he told OutKick during a recent interview.Stewart called the experience "unique and cathartic," and it included a trip to Schenley Park and its crudely named "Fruit Loop Circle," where the 1995 NFL Draft choice was said to have been participating in the lewd act when he was arrested.
Again, Stewart was never arrested and has always denied the accusations.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST...