COACHING STAFF

Mike Tomlin was named the 16th head coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history on January 22, 2007. Hired at the age of 34, Tomlin became only the third head coach hired by the Steelers since 1969.

In his 18 seasons as head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tomlin has accomplished many things that have never been done in the team's storied history. A franchise known for stability at the head coaching position, Tomlin ranks among the League's longest-tenured active head coaches entering the 2025 season.

Arthur Smith, previous head coach for the Atlanta Falcons for three years (2021-23), is in his second season as the Steelers’ offensive coordinator in 2025. This marks his 17th year in the National Football League coaching ranks.

The Steelers' offense in 2024 showed signs of progress under Smith. Pittsburgh improved in total offense, rush offense and scoring offense in 2024.

Teryl Austin is in his third season as the Steelers’ defensive coordinator. He was promoted after three seasons as Pittsburgh's senior defensive assistant/secondary coach on February 6, 2022. This marks his 21st year in the National Football League coaching ranks.

In his three years as defensive coordinator (2022-24), the Steelers rank in the top-10 in the NFL in interceptions (t-1st, 53), interception rate (t-1st, 3.1%), takeaways (2nd, 83), fewest first downs allowed/game (3rd, 18.6), opposing completion percentage (5th, 62.6%), scoring defense (5th, 19.9), redzone efficiency (5th, 51.9%), opposing TD/INT ratio (5th, 1.4), forced fumbles (t-5th, 45), rush defense (7th, 107.3), opposer passer rating (8th, 86.4) and yards/rush (9th, 4.2).

Danny Smith is in his 13th season with the Steelers as the special teams’ coordinator. Smith was hired on January 31, 2013.

Since joining the Steelers in 2015, kicker Chris Boswell is 272-of-309 overall on field goal attempts (88.0%), including 123-of-153 (80.4%) from 40 yards or longer. He ranks second in field goal percentage (88.0%) among all NFL kickers with at least 300 field goal attempts since the start of the 2015 season. Boswell’s 88.0 field goal percent ranks first in Steelers history among kickers with at least 300 field goal attempts. He has registered a franchise-record 10 career game-winning field goals (last five min. of the fourth quarter or overtime for a lead change).

Phil Matusz is in his second season as the Steelers’ head strength and conditioning coach in 2025.

Matusz came to Pittsburgh after a four-year stint as the head football strength and conditioning coach for Boston College (2020-23). He oversaw the physical and weight training development of four NFL Draft picks, including first-round selections Zion Johnson (2022) and Zay Flowers (2023).