Former Player Open to Joining Steelers Staff

The Pittsburgh Steelers could bring back a former player, this time on their coaching staff.

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers lost assistant defensive backs coach Gerald Alexander to the Las Vegas Raiders, where he'll take a job as their safeties coach in 2024. And with the opening on their coaching staff, one former player has made it known he's open to the possibility of joining. 

Former Steelers safety Mike Mitchell has been on the Indianapolis Colts staff for the last two seasons, operating as their assistant DB coach. When The Athletic's Mark Kaboly tossed out the idea of Mitchell joining the Steelers, he replied "Would be an honor and an amazing opportunity."

Would be an honor and an amazing opportunity.

— Mike Mitchell (@iammikemitchell) January 25, 2024

Mitchell played for the Steelers from 2014 to 2017. He retired in 2018 and joined the coaching world with the Colts in 2022, where he currently holds the same position. 

Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin said he expects change to their coaching staff this season, and with Alexander gone, maybe the team does open their minds to speaking with Mitchell. 

So far, the team has only lost one name on their defensive staff, and has other former players like Aaron Curry on their staff. With Teryl Austin returning as defensive coordinator for the next two years, a fresh face could be on the radar before the season. 

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