Steelers Interview Ex-Bills Coordinator Matthew Smiley for Special Teams Opening

Pittsburgh is vetting candidates to reshape Mike McCarthy's staff following coordinator exits.

Overview

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported on Sunday that Matthew Smiley met with the Steelers for their special teams coordinator vacancy.
Smiley has coached NFL special teams since 2013, starting with the Jaguars before joining Buffalo and being promoted to coordinator in 2022.
He parted ways with the Bills on February 9, 2025 after three seasons leading their special teams.
Buffalo's 2024 units under Smiley allowed the fifth-most yards per kickoff return, gave up a kickoff-return touchdown, and posted a bottom-half punt ranking.
The opening follows Danny Smith's departure to the Buccaneers, with Pittsburgh also replacing other assistants as the new regime builds out its staff.