Overview
- Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Thursday that Detroit asked to speak with Arthur Smith for its vacant offensive coordinator job.
- PennLive reports the Steelers will allow the interview even though Smith remains under contract.
- Smith has also received head-coach interview requests from the Titans and Cardinals this hiring cycle.
- Steelers president Art Rooney II said no current staff member is a candidate for the team’s head-coach job, indicating the incoming coach will shape the staff.
- Team sources told PennLive it would be a surprise if Smith returns, and the Lions’ opening follows their post‑season dismissal of offensive coordinator John Morton.