The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to interview Minnesota Vikings passing game coordinator/tight ends coach Brian Angelichio for the team’s offensive coordinator opening, per beat writer Mark Kaboly.
Kaboly shared the news in a long Twitter/X post late Monday night.
“The Steelers will now pivot to Minnesota passing game coordinator/tight ends coach and Vikings’ head coach Kevin O’Connell’s right-hand man, Brian Angelichio, for an interview at some point over the next few days, according to sources. Angelichio is considered a strong contender and is a serious candidate to be named the Steelers offensive coordinator by the end of the week.”
Steelers expanded coaching staff pivots to offensive coordinator and Brian Angelichio
Mark Kaboly / Steelers Correspondent
For The @PatMcAfeeShowPITTSBURGH — Mike McCarthy has made quick work of filling out his coaching staff, but is also taking his good old time at arguably… pic.twitter.com/o5uCqJLHto
— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) February 3, 2026
While Tolzien has been a popular name since the team’s reported interest last week, Kaboly says his lack of experience could work against him. Tolzien has only been coaching in the NFL since 2020 and has never carried a title larger than quarterbacks coach.
Angelichio, 53, has worked in Minnesota since 2022. He’s been in the NFL since 2012 when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hired him as their tight ends coach. He, like many of Mike McCarthy’s confirmed or rumored hires, spent time working with McCarthy. From 2016-2018, Angelichio worked as the Green Bay Packers’ tight ends coach.
He also carries connections to Pittsburgh. From 2006-2010, he served under Dave Wannstedt as the Panthers tight ends coach. Angelichio has also spent time with the Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers, and Washington Commanders all in the role as tight ends coach. Kaboly notes Angelichio could assist with the team’s tight ends and candidate Chase Haslett, who interviewed with Pittsburgh, is “unlikely” to land the job.
Angelichio is the third known offensive coordinator candidate for the position. Dallas Cowboys TEs Coach Lunda Wells interviewed virtually last Thursday while Tolzien interviewed Monday. Per Kaboly, that was an in-person meeting. It’s not known if Angelichio will meet virtually on face-to-face.
The bulk of McCarthy’s staff has been built but an offensive coordinator hire has yet to be made. Though McCarthy will handle the team’s play calling, the OC will still be responsible for game planning, organizing, and assisting McCarthy. After losing Gerald Alexander to Minnesota, Pittsburgh might hire away one of the Vikings’ key assistants.