The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the midst of a significant coaching overhaul, and the ripple effect of these changes is just beginning to be felt! As new head coach Mike McCarthy begins to assemble his team, the entire coaching staff is under the microscope. We're here to keep you in the loop with every reported hire and interview, from the top coordinators to the position coaches and even the crucial strength and conditioning staff.
While it's possible some familiar faces might remain, we're operating under the assumption that every position is up for grabs until officially announced. Think of it as a fresh start, with every role needing to be filled by the best fit for McCarthy's vision. We'll also be keeping tabs on any members of the 2025 staff who are moving on to new opportunities elsewhere.
Curious about who McCarthy might be eyeing? We've compiled a comprehensive list of potential candidates who have ties to the new head coach. It's a deep dive into the connections that could shape the Steelers' future.
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Steelers' Assistant Coach Tracker (Constantly Updating)
Offensive Staff
- Offensive Coordinator: Open (Potential candidates include Lunda Wells, Cowboys TEs Coach, and Scott Tolzien, Saints QBs Coach)
- Quarterbacks Coach: Tom Arth (Retained)
- Running Backs Coach: Ramon Chinyoung (New Hire)
- Wide Receivers Coach: Adam Henry (New Hire)
- Tight Ends Coach: Open
- Offensive Line Coach: James Campen (New Hire)
- Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Jahri Evans (New Hire)
Defensive Staff
- Defensive Coordinator: Patrick Graham (New Hire)
- Defensive Line Coach: Open
- Inside Linebackers Coach: Scott McCurley (Retained)
- Outside Linebackers Coach: Open (Candidate: C.J. Ah You)
- Secondary Coach: Open
- Defensive Assistant: Jason Simmons (Official title/role still to be clarified)
Special Teams Staff
- Special Teams Coordinator: Open (Candidates included Bubba Ventrone, former Browns STs Coordinator, and Matthew Smiley, former Bills STs Coordinator. However, Ventrone has accepted a position with the Rams.)
Strength & Conditioning
- Head Strength & Conditioning Coach: Open
- Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach: Open
Other
- Assistant: Steve Scarnecchia (Role is currently unknown, but speculation suggests he may be a top assistant to Mike McCarthy)
2025 Steelers Coach Departures
- Offensive Coordinator: Arthur Smith – Now with Ohio State as Offensive Coordinator.
- Wide Receivers Coach: Zach Azzanni – Not being retained.
- Running Backs Coach: Eddie Faulkner – Not being retained.
- Tight Ends Coach: Alfredo Roberts – Not being retained.
- Offensive Line Coach: Pat Meyer – Moving to the Buffalo Bills as OL Coach.
- Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Isaac Williams – Not being retained.
- Offensive Assistant: Matt Baker – Not being retained.
- Offensive Assistant: Mateo Kambui – Not being retained.
- Defensive Coordinator: Teryl Austin – Not being retained.
- Defensive Line Coach: Karl Dunbar – Not being retained.
- Outside Linebackers Coach: Denzel Martin – Not being retained.
- Defensive Backs Coach: Gerald Alexander – Now with the Minnesota Vikings as DBs Coach/Pass Game Coordinator.
- Defensive Quality Control Coach: Jason Brooks – Not being retained.
- Assistant Defensive Backs Coach: Anthony Midget – Taking a position as an Assistant Coach at Virginia Tech.
- Special Teams Coordinator: Danny Smith – Hired by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as Special Teams Coordinator.
- Quality Control Coach: Luke Smith – Not being retained.
*Note: Departures marked with an asterisk are based on the assumption they were not mentioned in reports of coaches being brought back.
But here's where it gets interesting: The number of coaches not being retained raises questions about the overall philosophy shift happening within the organization. Is this a complete rebranding, or a strategic realignment to better suit Mike McCarthy's coaching style? And this is the part most people miss: the impact these departures will have on team morale and player development.
What are your thoughts on these coaching changes? Do you agree with the decisions being made, or do you think some of the departing coaches should have been given another chance? Let us know in the comments below!
