New Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy could have to replace an assistant on the defensive side of the ball that he is reportedly looking to retain.

When the Pittsburgh Steelers finally had a chance to hire a new head coach in 2026, they broke their own pattern. Instead of going young and first-time, they went the opposite direction, bringing in Mike McCarthy,

The Pittsburgh Steelers introduced their new head coach in front of a packed room that included media, former players, and some current ones. The announcement felt different this time around. Mike McCarthy isn’t just another name stepping into the role.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to hire New Orleans Saints assistant offensive line coach Jahri Evans in a role on Mike McCarthy’s staff. Evans played for McCarthy while he was in Green Bay back in 2017.

Mike McCarthy is elated to be the head coach of his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers, open to his former Packers QB Aaron Rodgers coming back to Pittsburgh.

After narrowing down the head-coaching search, the Pittsburgh Steelers decided on Jan. 24 to hire the Super Bowl champion head coach who has previously worked with Aaron Rodgers and beat the Steelers in the Super Bowl 2010.

It didn't take long for Mike McCarthy and the Pittsburgh Steelers to poach the Dallas Cowboys' coaching staff.

Jahri Evans finished his career playing for Mike McCarthy, and the new Steelers coach wants to bring the Saints great back to his home state.