Steelers Hire New Offensive Coordinator for Red Zone Success

On April 1st, Pittsburgh Steelers are rolling out a fresh coaching crew for the

2026 season under new head coach Mike McCarthy. Most of the old staff has gone,

except a couple holdovers like quarterback coach Tom Arth and inside linebacker's

coach Scott McCurley.

Hiring Brian Angeliqueo as offensive coordinator, his first time calling plays in

the NFL. Angeliqueo spent the last four years as tight-ends coach with the

Minnesota Vikings. Now he's stepping up to fix Pittsburgh's offense, which

ranked bottom 10 overall in 2025. They especially struggled in the red zone,

converting just 56.6% of trips into touchdowns. Even with Aaron Rodgers

slinging it well down there, 59 of 111 for a 53.2 completion rate 20 touchdowns.

Against two picks, the team just didn't get enough chances inside the 20. Vikings

head coach Kevin O'Connell raves about Angeliqueo, calling him vital for their

red zone success over four years. Says he's primed for this, tying together

early downs in situations perfectly. With tight-ends like Pat Fryer-Muth and

Darnell Washington ready to feast in tight spaces, on Aliquio's experience could

unlock those big bodied. Weapons and push the Steelers toward playoff

contention. That wraps NFL news today. Brought to you with AI.