Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy could lose secondary coach Gerald Alexander to Brian Flores and the Minnesota Vikings. The post Ex-Steelers HC Candidate Threatening to Poach Pit Assistant Coach: Report appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Washington Commanders assistant coach Jason Simmons is expected to join Mike McCarthy and the Pittsburgh Steelers staff in a prominent defensive role, per ESPN senior NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler.

The Steelers are interviewing a pair of coaching candidates with Pittsburgh ties in their search for Mike Tomlin’s replacement.

The Steelers hired Mike McCarthy, and one early name connected to his DC search could leave Pittsburgh fans frustrated if it becomes reality.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to hire Washington Commanders defensive passing game coordinator Jason Simmons in a prominent role on their staff, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Simmons will join the Steelers’ staff,

Kubiak has emerged as a popular candidate this year thanks to his success with the Seahawks. He's still in the midst of leading Seattle in the playoffs, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him on the Raiders sideline in the fall.