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Report: Steelers Hiring Gerald Alexander As Defensive Backs Coach

The Pittsburgh Steelers are making another change to their coaching staff, as the team has hired Las Vegas Raiders safeties coach Gerald Alexander as a defensive backs coach. NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe reported the news on Friday.

Steelers are hiring Gerald Alexander as their new DB coach, per source.

Alexander is a smart, rising coach who spent last season as Raiders safeties coach. Now takes over Pitt secondary. pic.twitter.com/LMYDkB0Ygr

— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) February 8, 2025

Alexander was previously with Pittsburgh from 2022-2023 as the team’s assistant defensive backs coach.