Pittsburgh Steelers extend contract of RBs coach Eddie Faulkner

Eddie Faulkner, who served as interim offensive coordinator after the firing of Matt Canada, was given a contract extension under his previous role as running backs coach, according to Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report.

Along with play-caller Mike Sullivan, who remains with the organization in a role still being assessed, Faulkner helped the Steelers to a 4-3 record to close out the 2023 regular season.

This is a solid move by Pittsburgh, whose run game showed marked improvement over the past two seasons.

Schultz believes Faulkner, who is “well regarded across the league,” should be a strong offensive coordinator candidate in the future.

The #Steelers have extended RBs Coach Eddie Faulkner, source tells @BleacherReport

Faulkner, who served as the team’s interim OC during the 2023 season, is well regarded across the league — and should receive strong OC consideration moving forward. pic.twitter.com/B0VdI1xkZR

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) February 13, 2024