Kordell Stewart confronts false rumor in new HBO documentary
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 9:07 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Kordell Stewart speaks out about a damaging rumor from his NFL career in the HBO documentary "Slash & Burn," released on October 27. The rumor, which Stewart says was false and intended to harm his reputation, originated in November 1998 and suggested inappropriate behavior that never happened. Stewart's story highlights his unique status as a Black dual-threat quarterback in a predominantly traditional NFL environment. The documentary provides Stewart with a platform to clarify the narrative surrounding his career and personal life.
- •Kordell Stewart recalls a damaging rumor from 1998.
- •The rumor was investigated by the Steelers at the time.
- •Stewart discusses his experience and its impact in the documentary.
- •The film "Slash & Burn" focuses on Stewart's unique career as a dual-threat quarterback.
- 9:07 AMYahoo Sports — Kordell Stewart says a rumor was meant to ‘destroy’ him. Now he’s confronting it
"Kordell Stewart opens up about the false rumor that followed his NFL career and why the former Steelers quarterback is confronting it again.
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