Report: Steelers request interview with Jeff Hafley for head coach
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have requested an interview with Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley for their head coaching position. Hafley, 46, has emerged as a prominent candidate in the 2026 coaching cycle, with multiple teams expressing interest. Since joining the Packers in 2024, Hafley has led a defense that ranked 11th in points allowed and 12th in yards allowed during the 2025 season. The Steelers' search aligns with their recent trend of considering defensive assistants in their 30s and 40s. Hafley also brings head coaching experience from his tenure at Boston College, where he recorded a 22-26 record from 2020 to 2023.
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