The Pittsburgh Steelers’ search for an offensive coordinator has begun, but they do not need to find a coordinator on the other side of the ball.
According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Teryl Austin, the Steelers’ defensive coordinator, is expected to return after his two-year contract expired after the season. The Steelers ranked sixth in the league in terms of fewest points allowed last season.
The #Steelers are negotiating a new two-year contract for defensive coordinator Teryl Austin, according to sources. Austin, who has been with Pittsburgh since 2019, led the league’s sixth-ranked scoring defense.
The Steelers defense let up a little bit last season compared to 2022. Pittsburgh allowed more rushing yards and passing yards per game than the previous year, but the team dealt with significant injuries on that side of the ball. Defensive end Cam Heyward and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick combined to miss 13 games, while inside linebackers Cole Holcomb and Kwon Alexander missed a combined 17 games.
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