Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham has verbally agreed to become the next defensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers, per @PolymarketBlitz. The agreement is currently pending the review of paperwork and the formal signing of the contract, according to a league source.
Graham has served as the defensive coordinator for the Raiders since 2022, where he was highly regarded for his defensive schemes and ability to maximize talent in the front seven. His departure leaves a significant vacancy on the Raiders coaching staff as they continue their offseason transitions. The move to Pittsburgh marks a high-profile addition to Mike Tomlin's coaching staff, as the Steelers look to bolster a unit that already features elite defensive talent.
Before his tenure in Las Vegas, Graham spent two seasons as the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants (2020–2021) and one season with the Miami Dolphins (2019). He also gained extensive experience as an assistant coach with the New England Patriots, where he contributed to a Super Bowl-winning staff. In Pittsburgh, he will be tasked with leading a defense headlined by stars such as T.J. Watt, Cameron Heyward, and Minkah Fitzpatrick.
The Steelers have not yet officially announced the hiring, as the finalization of the deal remains contingent on the signed paperwork. Further details regarding the contract length and specific terms have not been disclosed at this time.
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