Joe Whitt Jr. joining Steelers as assistant head coach/secondary coach

Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy has appointed Joe Whitt Jr. as the team's assistant head coach and secondary coach. Whitt has a history of collaboration with McCarthy, having worked with him at the Green Bay Packers from 2008-2018 and the Dallas Cowboys from 2021-2023. Whitt's previous roles included defensive quality control coach, cornerbacks coach, and defensive passing game coordinator. Most recently, Whitt served with the Washington Commanders as the defensive coordinator, although defensive play-calling duties were reassigned to Dan Quinn midway through the 2025 season before Whitt's dismissal. This move reunites Whitt with McCarthy, aiming to bolster the Steelers' defensive strategies.