Already in the market for one new coordinator, the Pittsburgh Steelers and head coach Mike Tomlin could potentially find themselves looking for a new defensive coordinator this offseason as well.
According to Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Steelers insider Gerry Dulac, the belief is that defensive coordinator Teryl Austin’s contract is up after the 2023 season. Though the Steelers could obviously just give him a new contract after the season and retain him in his role, Pittsburgh could also make sweeping changes to the coaching staff under Tomlin, including not renewing Austin’s contract.
“I believe his contract is up after this season and I don’t think any of Tomlin’s assistants should be considered safe.