Steelers Hire Joey Porter As Defensive Assistant Coach

Peazy is back! The Steelers announce that they have hired retired Steelers linebacker Joey Porter as their new defensive assistant coach. I would presume that Porter’s duties will include assisting with the coaching of outside linebackers.

The former linebacker was originally drafted by the Steelers in the 3rd round of the 1999 draft. He spent 8 years with the team, before going on to play for the Dolphins and Cardinals. He ranks 5th among Steelers sack leaders, having amassed 60 sacks during his time with the team.

“We are excited about having Joey back with the Steelers family,”  Coach Tomlin said in a statement on the team’s website. “Joey spent a number of years with Pittsburgh as a player, and now he’s back to assist the coaching staff. We look forward to his efforts and contributions.”

Porter came back to be honored during a retirement ceremony two years ago at training camp in Latrobe, along side Aaron Smith, Willie Parker, and Marvel Smith. Last year, he returned to Colorado State to work on his bachelor’s, and took a position as an undergraduate assistant coach.

Hopefully, Porter still has that fire and intensity that we all remember so well. I believe I am obligated by the laws of SteelerNation to close with this. Let’s ride!