Former Steelers safety criticizes Teryl Austin's coaching
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
On July 8, former Steelers safety Juan Thornhill publicly criticized ex-defensive coordinator Teryl Austin in a TikTok comment. Thornhill expressed discontent with Austin's coaching style after a disappointing season for the Steelers defense, which ranked poorly in overall and passing defense. Following the season, Teryl Austin was replaced by Patrick Graham as defensive coordinator after Mike McCarthy took over as head coach. Austin later joined the Arizona Cardinals as a senior defensive assistant. Thornhill, who played nine games for the Steelers in 2025, is currently a free agent.
- •Juan Thornhill criticized Teryl Austin on TikTok.
- •Steelers defense ranked 26th overall and 29th in passing defense.
- •Austin was replaced by Patrick Graham after the 2026 season.
- •Thornhill played nine games for Pittsburgh before being released.
- •Austin is now with the Arizona Cardinals as a senior defensive assistant.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Former Steelers safety throws shade at Teryl Austin
"A former Steelers safety called out the former defensive coordinator.
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