The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering a new era under Mike McCarthy. McCarthy is closing in on hiring a defensive coordinator who also has ties to the Packers. The Steelers are expected to finalize an agreement with Patrick Graham to become their next defensive coordinator, per The Athletic's Dianna Russini. Graham was rumored to be the frontrunner for Pittsburgh's vacant defensive coordinator role. Graham was previously the defensive coordinator for the Raiders from 2022-25, for the Giants from 2020-21, and the Dolphins in 2019.