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Steelers Hire Patrick Graham to Be Defensive Coordinator

On Friday, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced they hired Patrick Graham as defensive coordinator and league sources confirmed his contract is signed after Mike McCarthy's hiring.
Facing an underwhelming 2025 performance, the Steelers hire Patrick Graham, who has over 15 years of NFL experience coordinating both 3-4 and 4-3 defenses, to improve 3-4 execution for 2026.
Across stops with New England, Miami, New York and Green Bay, Graham's recent units ranked 16th in Packers rushing yards allowed and ninth in Raiders points allowed .
Staff moves show Mike McCarthy, head coach, wants the Steelers to remain in a 3-4 defense and `I feel good about the direction`, with Jason Simmons expected and James Campen hired.
Seen another way, the organization demands change under new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, who has a reputation for maximizing impact from limited players like Maxx Crosby with the Raiders.

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