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Does It Really Matter Who Coordinates Mike Tomlin’s Defense?

As expected, long-time Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach Keith Butler is retiring. The team said as much yesterday in press releases by both Team President Art Rooney II and Head Coach Mike Tomlin.

Defensive coordinator Keith Butler has told Steelers he is retiring, as expected.

— Gerry Dulac (@gerrydulac) January 22, 2022

Also expected is the “potential” naming of Defensive Assistant Teryl Austin to succeed Butler.

The Steelers have indicated to senior defensive assistant/secondary coach Teryl Austin he would be in line to succeed Keith Butler, but no determination has been made at this point.