Super Bowl quarterback Ken Anders sits down to discuss his heart, modern QBs and his Super Bowl ring from working with the Steelers
Former Bengals QB Ken Anderson opens up about his heart health journey with HeartFlow, why protecting QBs in today’s NFL is critical, and the similarities between the Bengals and Steelers.
In this candid interview, Cincinnati Bengals Ring of Honor quarterback and 1981 NFL MVP Ken Anderson sits down to discuss critical topics spanning life after football, personal health advocacy, and the dramatic physical evolution of the game. Anderson shares his personal journey with cardiovascular wellness—explaining how cutting-edge AI diagnostic tools from HeartFlow revealed hidden risks and empowered him to take control of his health. He also reflects on the stark physical transformation of the NFL from his playing era to the modern game, the economic necessity of quarterback protection, and his unique perspective on one of football’s fiercest rivalries: the Cincinnati Bengals versus the Pittsburgh Steelers.