The Pittsburgh Steelers are undergoing more changes on their coaching staff, as offensive line coach Pat Meyer is heading to Buffalo to take on the same role with the Bills.
Meyer, who joined the Steelers in 2022, is no stranger to Buffalo. He had a brief stint there earlier in his career - first as a football operations consultant in 2015, then as an offensive assistant in 2016.
Since then, he’s built a solid résumé with offensive line coaching stops in Los Angeles with the Chargers (2017-2019) and in Carolina (2020-2021), where he worked alongside current Bills head coach Joe Brady. That existing connection likely helped pave the way for his return to Western New York.
For Pittsburgh, Meyer’s departure marks another shift in what’s already been an offseason of transition. The offensive line has been a focal point of the Steelers’ rebuild, especially with a young quarterback room and a renewed emphasis on physicality in the trenches. Meyer played a key role in shaping that group over the past two seasons, and his exit now leaves a notable vacancy at a critical position.
The Steelers aren’t wasting time in their search for a replacement. Among the names reportedly under consideration: former Bills wide receivers coach Adam Henry, former Cowboys assistant offensive line coach Ramon Chinyoung, ex-Packers offensive line coach James Campen, and Saints quarterbacks coach Scott Tolzien.
What do they all have in common? Each has worked under Mike McCarthy at some point in their careers - a possible clue as to the direction Pittsburgh is leaning in terms of coaching philosophy.
As the Steelers look to retool their offense heading into next season, filling the offensive line coach role will be a key piece of the puzzle. With Meyer now in Buffalo, Pittsburgh has a decision to make - one that could have a ripple effect on the development of their offensive identity moving forward.