The Pittsburgh Steelers have lost a key member of their coaching staff, as linebackers coach Aaron Curry has departed to join the New York Jets. This move marks the first change to the Steelers’ coaching staff this offseason.
Curry, 38, spent two seasons with the Steelers, overseeing a linebacker corps that faced significant injury challenges in 2023. Despite these setbacks, the group showed improvement in 2024, with Patrick Queen playing every snap at one inside linebacker spot and Elandon Roberts and rookie Payton Wilson splitting starts at the other.
A former NFL player himself, Curry was the No. 4 overall pick in the 2009 draft. He began his coaching career with the Seattle Seahawks, where he spent four seasons as an assistant coach.
Curry’s departure leaves a void on the Steelers’ coaching staff, but the team is likely to move quickly to fill the position. With the NFL’s coaching carousel in full swing, the Steelers will have plenty of candidates to choose from.
The Steelers’ loss is the Jets’ gain, as Curry joins new head coach Aaron Glenn and defensive coordinator Steve Wilks in New York. The Jets are looking to rebuild their defense, and Curry’s experience and expertise will be invaluable in that effort.
As the Steelers navigate this coaching change, fans will be watching closely to see how the team responds. With the offseason in full swing, there are sure to be more developments in the coming weeks and months.
