Bucs special teams coordinator Danny Smith faces former Steelers team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Tampa Bay Buccaneers special teams coordinator Danny Smith prepares to face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Smith, who spent 13 seasons with the Steelers, was brought on to improve a struggling Buccaneers unit that allowed five blocked kicks last season. During his tenure in Pittsburgh, Smith's special teams were consistently strong, including a period where they blocked 21 kicks. The matchup will see Smith's familiarity with the Steelers' strategies against his own former team. The Buccaneers aim to demonstrate better protection and field position discipline under Smith's guidance.
- •Danny Smith joins the Buccaneers from the Steelers in January 2026.
- •Tampa Bay's special teams ranked poorly in 2025, allowing five blocked kicks.
- •Smith's Steelers blocked 21 kicks during his tenure.
- •Buccaneers also hired Luke Smith as assistant special teams coach.
- •Matchup on Sunday marks Smith's first game against his former team.
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Bucs coordinator Danny Smith prepares to face former Steelers team
"Buccaneers special team's coordinator Danny Smith faces the Steelers after spending 13 seasons in Pittsburgh, where his units blocked 21 kicks.
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