Tolzien, 38, is currently the quarterbacks coach for the New Orleans Saints. He previously joined McCarthy’s staff with the Dallas Cowboys in 2020, was promoted to quarterbacks coach in 2023, and followed McCarthy after the 2024 season to New Orleans.
A former undrafted NFL quarterback, Tolzien played for McCarthy with the Green Bay Packers from 2013 to 2015. McCarthy reportedly has a high opinion of Tolzien, and he could become Pittsburgh’s right-hand man, running the offense if hired.
The move carries added significance for the Steelers, a franchise that has not produced a top-10 scoring offense since 2018, underscoring the importance of finding a compatible and effective coordinator.
If Tolzien were to join Pittsburgh, the next obvious question would be whether Aaron Rodgers would rejoin McCarthy in the Steelers’ plans, a possibility that remains speculative at this stage.
Overall, the Steelers’ OC search continues under McCarthy’s leadership, with Tolzien emerging as a potential internal fit given his history with McCarthy and his current experience coaching quarterbacks at the NFL level.
