Steelers hire Vikings' Brian Angelichio as offensive coordinator
by Alex Butler · UPIFeb. 4 (UPI) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers hired Brian Angelichio as their new offensive coordinator, they announced Wednesday.
The Steelers also announced that they hired Danny Crossman as special teams coordinator, Joe Whitt Jr. as assistant head coach/secondary coach, Domata Peko as defensive line coach and Pat Reilly as a defensive quality control coach.
Angelichio spent the past four seasons as a passing game coordinator and tight ends coach for the Minnesota Vikings. He also worked as a tight ends coach for the Carolina Panthers, Washington Redskins, Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Steelers offense ranked No. 25 in yards, with the No. 22 passing attack and No. 26 running game in the NFL in 2025 under former offensive coordinator Arthur Smith.
New Orleans Saints quarterbacks coach Scott Tolzien was among other candidates linked to the Steelers' offensive coordinator vacancy.
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