- Earned the "Slash" moniker (given to him by Steeler head coach Bill Cowher as a rookie) for contributing as a WR/RB while being eased into the QB position during his 1st 2 NFL seasons ('95 and '96).
- Pro Bowl, strong-armed, veteran QB with 124 games of NFL experience who Has exceptional mobility, leading all active NFL QBs with 38 career rushing TDs.
- Kordell is a big supporter of Children's hospitals, and makes numerous visits to sick children and He also hosts children from the Make-A-Wish foundation.
- Ranks 3rd in Pittsburgh annals in completion percentage and QB rating, but ahead of Terry Bradshaw, the team record-holder in every other passing category.
- His 11 rushing TDs as a QB in 1997 ranks 2nd in NFL history to Patriot Steve Grogan's 12 rushing TDs in 1976.
- On being released by The Steelers on February 11, 2003: "I'm a starter, I want to be a starter and they know I'm a starter". "Everybody knows that. I am a starter in this league and I can be a starter in this league for a few more years."
- Played with The Pittsburgh Steelers from 1995 to 2002. Played with The Chicago Bears in 2003 and from 2004-present is with The Baltimore Ravens.
- On his release from The Baltimore Ravens, An NFL Scout stated: "The problem is that he's not 'Slash' anymore". "He can't run like he once did". "What made him attractive in 2001 was his ability to improvise and escape, and that's not longer there". "He doesn't scare anyone anymore when the ball is in his hands". "He certainly doesn't scare them when it's in the air".
- An AFC pro personnel director said of him: "People evaluate him as a guy who has to have the pieces around him to succeed," "and he has to be put in situations where he makes certain throws. People who want athletic quarterbacks are going to look at younger guys like (Buffalo's J.P.) Losman or (Washington's Jason) Campbell rather than trying to resume Kordell's career."
- In 2003, For The Chicago Bears, his record was 2-5. He barely completed 50 percent of his passes, threw five more interceptions (12) than touchdown passes (seven) and had an abysmal 56.8 passer rating. He also ran for 290 yards and scored three times, including the only touchdown in a 19-10 upset of Denver.
- Back Up Quarterback for The Baltimore Ravens in his 11th NFL Season. (November 2005)
- Released by The Baltimore Ravens and no NFL teams have expressed interest in him, which could force him into retirement. (November 2005)
- Pittsburgh, PA: Officially retired after signing a 1-day contact with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Stewart last played in the NFL in 2005 for the Baltimore Ravens. (May 2012)
- Has one son: Syre.
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