Steelers shift defensive coordinator Patrick Graham to sidelines
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 5:08 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Patrick Graham will move from the press box to the sidelines for upcoming games. After four games in the box, Graham indicated he prefers the view from the field, which he believes aids communication and seeing offensive personnel. This change follows a tumultuous Week 4 game against the Cleveland Browns, where communication issues became apparent. It remains unclear who will take over Graham's responsibilities in the booth as he joins head coach Mike McCarthy and assistant head coach Joe Whitt Jr. on the sideline.
- •Patrick Graham called defense from the box for four weeks.
- •Graham cited better communication from the sideline in the past.
- •Week 4's game featured notable communication breakdowns.
- •It's uncertain who will take Graham's place in the booth.
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