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Report: Steelers Expected To Name Teryl Austin As New Defensive Coordinator Soon

The Pittsburgh Steelers will likely announce who their new defensive coordinator will be early next week and that person is expected to be defensive backs coach Teryl Austin.

According to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Sunday, the Steelers are expected to finalize deal with Austin on Sunday or Monday to make him their new defensive coordinator.

Steelers expected to finalize deal with Teryl Austin today or Monday to make him their new defensive coordinator, replacing Keith Butler, per source.

— Gerry Dulac (@gerrydulac) February 6, 2022

Austin reportedly recently interviewed to for the open defensive coordinator position with the New York Giants.