Matt Canada Fired as Pittsburgh Steelers Offensive Coordinator

What's Next for the Steelers Offense?

If you listened to how Najee Harris spoke after the Steelers' recent loss in Week 11 to the Cleveland Browns, you knew something was off with this group. The Steelers offense has talent but hasn't been able to produce results. Matt Canada deserves some of the blame for that, but at the end of the day, Kenny Pickett needs to be better. Will a change at offensive coordinator give the Steelers a new outlook and a jolt on offense? Time will tell. 

Matt Canada Fired After Steelers Fall 13-10 to Cleveland Browns

The Pittsburgh Steelers have struggled to muster up any offense in 2023. This hasn't been a one-off either, which made head coach Mike Tomlin make the necessary move on Tuesday. It remains to be seen how this offense will manage the rest of the way, but reports suggest that running back coach Eddie Faulkner will take over as offensive coordinator, with quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan handling play-calling duties. (Per NFL Networks Tom Pelissero). 

Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 Offensive Stats

28th in points per game (16.6), 28th in yards per game (280.1), and 31st in passing yards per game (170) this season. In addition, Pittsburgh's offense has been outgained in every game in 2023. 

Kenny Pickett's Numbers

2023 Stats: 1,722 passing yards, 60.5 % completion percentage, six touchdowns, four interceptions

What's Next for the Steelers Offense?

If you listened to how Najee Harris spoke after the Steelers' recent loss in Week 11 to the Cleveland Browns, you knew something was off with this group. The Steelers offense has talent but hasn't been able to produce results. Matt Canada deserves some of the blame for that, but at the end of the day, Kenny Pickett needs to be better. Will a change at offensive coordinator give the Steelers a new outlook and a jolt on offense? Time will tell.