Keith Butler’s retirement news isn’t surprising. Nor is the news of his replacement. According to Pro Football Network’s Aaron Wilson, defensive assistant/secondary coach Teryl Austin is expected to replace Butler as the Steelers’ next defensive coordinator.
Steelers are expected to promote senior defensive assistant and secondary coach Teryl Austin to defensive coordinator post vacated by Keith Butler retirement, according to a league source @PFN365
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) January 22, 2022
Austin has been rumored to be Butler’s replacement since the season ended. A Western PA native who attended Pitt, he was hired by the team in 2019 as an assistant, helping in the secondary and assisting Mike Tomlin with challenges and other gameday decisions.