As an average Pittsburgh Steelers fan, I love tracking the “Burgher Influence”—coaches with Pittsburgh or Steelers ties in the NFL. In 2025, I found 39 coaches with these roots, same as 2023 but down from 50+ in 2017. Only three are head coaches now, compared to nine back then. Here’s the scoop on our Burgher coaches this season.
Dwindling Burgher Guard
The Burgher presence holds steady at 39 coaches, with only 18 in the same roles since last season. Arizona led with eight in 2017, Detroit had six in 2023, and now the Washington Commanders top the list with five, like Bobby Engram and Darnell Stapleton.