PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to hire the former Atlanta Falcons head coach as their new offensive coordinator, according to a report from Tom Pelissero, of the NFL Network.
The #Steelers are expected to hire former #Falcons coach Arthur Smith as their offensive coordinator, per sources.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 30, 2024
Smith had a top run game as #Titans OC before heading to Atlanta three years ago. Now he’ll be coaching Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren and company in Pittsburgh. pic.twitter.com/8QH8okMNgG
Pelissero cites sources in his post on X, formerly Twitter.
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The Steelers reportedly interviewed Smith for the role on Sunday, Perliserro previously reported. The Steelers also interviewed Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Thomas Brown and Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson.
Smith was recently fired by the Falcons after three 7-10 seasons and finishing no better than third in the NFC South.
Before the Falcons, Smith was the offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans.
This is a developing story that will be updated.
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