Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin interviewed for the open Washington Commanders defensive coordinator job, his first since Mike Tomlin stepped down.

The Athletic's Nicki Jhabvala reported the Washington Commanders interviewed Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin. The post Steelers Assistant Could Get Hired Away for DC Opening: Report appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are renowned for their storied defense, often regarded as one of the best in NFL history. However, the recent trend of playoff futility has placed significant pressure on the current defensive unit.

The Pittsburgh Steelers set their assistant coaches free after longtime head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down last week. One of […] This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Former Steelers Coor

The Washington Commanders interviewed Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin for their vacancy, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic. Austin is the eighth candidate to be interviewed for the job.

Despite below average volume numbers, the Steelers have a gem who is now available to hire. No, it's not Tomlin... it's his DC Teryl Austin.