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Steelers hire Jackson as wide receivers coach

The Steelers did not renew the contract of wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard following the 2021 season.

They have found a replacement.

Mike Tomlin on Tuesday hired former Browns and Jets wide receiver Frisman Jackson to take the place of Hilliard on his coaching staff.

Jackson, 42, joins the Steelers after spending the last two seasons with the Panthers, where he served as receivers coach in 2020 before becoming passing game coordinator/receivers coach in 2021.

The Panthers fired offensive coordinator Joe Brady after a 5-7 start, with senior offensive assistant Jeff Nixon taking over those duties.