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Steelers Make Major Change to Gameday Communication

PITTSBURGH — T.J. Watt won’t have to yell into a headset to get his point across this week. Pittsburgh Steelers…

By Alan Saunders · Steelers Now

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 5:08 PM

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Defensive coordinator Patrick Graham is moving from the booth to the sideline for gameday play-calling.
Graham previously called the Steelers' first four games of the season from the coaching box.
The decision follows a Week 4 loss where T.J. Watt yelled into a headset at Graham.

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Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Patrick Graham is moving from the coaches' box down to the sideline for gameday communication, according to CBS Sports reporter Tracy Wolfson. Graham had spent the team's first four games calling plays from the booth, a setup he previously stated he preferred for tracking offensive personnel.

The sideline switch follows a Week 4 loss to the Cleveland Browns that featured heated sideline exchanges, including T.J. Watt shouting into a headset at Graham. Head coach Mike McCarthy remains on the sideline, while it remains unclear who will take Graham's place in the coaching booth.

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