The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the process of finalizing an agreement to appoint Brian Angelichio as their new offensive coordinator, according to multiple sources familiar with the decision. Angelichio most recently served as the passing game coordinator and tight ends coach for the Minnesota Vikings.
Angelichio brings over a decade of NFL coaching experience to Pittsburgh, with stints as a tight ends coach for several teams including the Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, San Francisco 49ers, Washington Commanders, and most recently, the Vikings. His broad experience across offensive systems and emphasis on developing tight end play have made him a respected figure among coaching ranks.
In Minnesota, Angelichio contributed to the team’s strong passing game performance, where tight ends played a key role in both blocking schemes and as receiving options. His collaborative work with the offensive staff helped the Vikings maintain a balanced offensive approach.
Pittsburgh’s search for a new offensive coordinator follows a season of offensive struggles, leading the team to seek a fresh direction. The hiring process has involved evaluating candidates with both proven success and innovative approaches to offensive game planning. Angelichio’s background in working with quarterbacks and tight ends, along with his involvement in designing passing strategies, positions him as a potential fit for the Steelers’ vision moving forward.
The Steelers finished the previous season with one of the league’s lower-ranked offenses in key categories, including yards per game and third-down conversion rate. The team’s aim in bringing in Angelichio is to reinvigorate the unit and support the continued development of its young players, particularly at quarterback and on the offensive line.
As of now, the deal has not been officially announced by the team, but discussions are reportedly in the final stages. Once completed, Angelichio is expected to begin the process of assembling his offensive staff and working with head coach Mike Tomlin to prepare for the offseason program.
More details about the coaching structure and offensive philosophy under Angelichio may emerge once the Steelers formalize the hiring.
