Pittsburgh Steelers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Steelers' defensive coordinator hire comes with a catch that proves Mike McCarthy isn't afraid to gamble as Pittsburgh's head coach

The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially hired their defensive coordinator and it's a name you could see coming from a mile away. Patrick Graham, who last served as the defensive coordinator of the Las Vegas Raiders, will now be heading to Pittsburgh.

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Steelers' Mike McCarthy going after his former quarterback for offensive coordinator

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still working things out as Mike McCarthy puts together his new coaching staff.

Mike McCarthy reportedly eyeing sensational candidate at offensive coordinator

Mike McCarthy embraces pressure as he tries to win over Steelers fans

Ben Roethlisberger rips Steelers fans over reactions to hiring of head coach Mike McCarthy

The 'Most NFL games coached' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / January 29

Steelers' Christian Kuntz, Alex Highsmith react to changes after hiring of Mike McCarthy

The times are changing in Pittsburgh.

Mike McCarthy embraces pressure as he tries to win over Steelers fans

Ability to find a quarterback will make or break Mike McCarthy's Steelers tenure

Former NFL scout shares wild QB idea for Steelers amid Aaron Rodgers uncertainty

Ben Roethlisberger rips Steelers fans over reactions to hiring of head coach Mike McCarthy

The 'Most NFL games coached' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 29

Steelers adding three new coaches after Mike McCarthy hire

The Pittsburgh Steelers named Mike McCarthy their new head coach in a bit of a surprising decision after Mike Tomlin decided to step down. McCarthy, 62, brings a lot of experience to the fold, and he is wasting no time adding veteran assistants to his staff.

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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

How many of the 53 players in NFL history rack up at least 100 receiving yards and catch a touchdown pass in a Conference Championship game can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Franchise passing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz

The 'Defensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

Mike McCarthy News / Steeler Nation / January 29

The First Steelers Player Speaks Out On Hiring Of Mike McCarthy

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in a transitionary period that they haven't gone through since 2007. Ever since the team hired new head coach Mike McCarthy, the team has had to answer plenty of questions about which players and staff will be staying or leaving the team.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Total Apex Sports / January 29

Patrick Graham Set To Be Next Pittsburgh Steelers’ Defensive Coordinator

The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly closing in on hiring Patrick Graham as their new defensive coordinator. For a city that treats defensive football like a religion, this isn’t just a staffing update—it’s a declaration of intent.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 29

Steelers To Hire Patrick Graham As DC, Add Jason Simmons To Staff

As expected, Patrick Graham is heading to Pittsburgh. The veteran staffer is indeed being hired by the Steelers as their new defensive coordinator and departing the Raiders in the process, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 reports.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 29

Steelers Replacing Pat Meyer With New O-Line Coach

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have an important offseason when it comes to improving their offensive line and they've already started doing that with a new coach.

Mike McCarthy News / Steeler Nation / January 29

Mike McCarthy Makes A Big Splash By Adding Former Steelers Defender To Coaching Staff

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a lot of fans upset when the franchise announced that it would be hiring Mike McCarthy as its next head coach. The news took a while to sink in for some fans, but eventually people decided to buy in to the new coach as he as plenty of experience and knows how to put together a coaching staff.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 29

Steelers interviewing ‘front-runner’ Patrick Graham for DC role

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a busy few weeks since their ugly playoff loss to the Houston Texans, first learning that head coach Mike Tomlin would not be returning, and then hiring veteran Mike McCarthy to take over the role.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 29

Steelers Hiring Veteran OL Coach James Campen

CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reports the Steelers are hiring former Panthers OL coach James Campen to coach the same position on new HC Mike McCarthy’s staff.