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Colbert Explains Why He Hired Faulkner, Austin

The Pittsburgh Steelers are welcoming two new coaches to their staff in 2019. Eddie Faulkner was hired to replace the departed James Saxon while Teryl Austin was added to assist the secondary, working with Tom Bradley, brought in to replace Carnell Lake in 2017.

Speaking to Steelers.com’s Missi Matthews, general manager Kevin Colbert explained why he hired both men.

“Eddie brings a nice young energy,” Colbert told Matthews. “Coming from the college ranks, you know Eddie was with us in 2001 as a free agent running back.