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The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive struggles under former coordinator Matt Canada were well-documented, culminating in a rare midseason firing—a move unheard of for the franchise.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 7

Steelers’ Pat Freiermuth Highlights The Major Difference Between Matt Canada And Arthur Smith

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a shocking decision to fire Offensive Coordinator Matt Canada during the 2023 season, a rare move for a franchise known for its stability.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 12

Ex-Steelers Quarterback Takes Obvious Shot At Matt Canada's Credentials Compared To Arthur Smith's

The Pittsburgh Steelers knew something had to change with their offense after the 2023 season. Even though they completed Head Coach Mike Tomlin's 17th consecutive non-losing season, it was still JV-level play.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 27

Steelers' Cameron Heyward Notices Huge Difference From Matt Canada's Atrocious Offense To Arthur Smith's Current Unit

The 2024 version of the Pittsburgh Steelers has had many upgrades, and they are all showing on the field. The offense has had much fewer three-and-outs, and the defense has shut their opponents down completely so far, as they average less than nine points allowed per game.

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Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

Did latest development change Steelers' opinion of Aaron Rodgers?

Former GM, NFL insider warn Steelers about Rodgers after latest comments

Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

Three potential landing spots for Eagles TE Dallas Goedert

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 13

Steelers' Najee Harris Slams Offense As Embarrassing Drawing Comparisons To The Matt Canada Era

The Pittsburgh Steelers' offense struggled significantly under former Offensive Coordinator, Matt Canada, failing to score touchdowns and becoming painful to watch.

NFL Draft News

Jaguars GM makes a telling statement about Travis Hunter

Chiefs close out first round by taking OT Josh Simmons

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Giants trade up to No. 25 pick and select QB Jaxson Dart

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 11

Steelers' Offense And Arthur Smith Show One Big Difference Without Matt Canada Running The Show

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot of new faces in the locker room for the 2024 season. Several player additions have caught the eyes of fans, but perhaps the most intriguing move throughout the offseason months was the hiring of Arthur Smith to be the team's new offensive coordinator.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 3

Steelers' Mike Tomlin Seems To Throw A Subtle Punch At Matt Canada

The Pittsburgh Steelers' offense was abysmal during the 2023 season, leading the team to make an uncharacteristic move by firing a coach midseason. The Steelers parted ways with Offensive Coordinator Matt Canada following their 13-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 11.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 16

Steelers' George Pickens Takes Big Shot At Former Offensive Coordinator Matt Canada

There has been a lot of talk surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers' wide receiver room throughout the 2024 offseason. One consistent belief has been that George Pickens will be the go-to guy following the trade that sent Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 6

Steelers' James Daniels Takes Big Shot At Matt Canada While Complimenting 2024 Offense

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a miserable handful of seasons on the offensive side of the ball, and a lot of that was due to former Offensive Coordinator Matt Canada.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / August 6

Steelers OL says there was lack of 'complete trust' in past OC

Steelers veteran reveals there was lack of 'complete trust' in past offense

Veteran guard James Daniels, who joined Pittsburgh on a three-year deal ahead of the 2022 season, confirmed that he and his teammates lacked trust in their previous offensive coordinator, Matt Canada.

Van Jefferson adopts work 'regime' of former Steelers WR amid trade rumors

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / July 30

Steelers' Offensive Players 'Believe A Pro Is Now In Charge' With Arthur Smith Leading The Way Over Matt Canada

The Pittsburgh Steelers' offense has been one of the worst in the NFL since the 2021 season. Somehow, the organization made the playoffs in two of the three years in which Matt Canada was in charge of being the play-caller to start each respective year.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / July 10

Steelers Gave Browns’ Dorian Thompson-Robinson A Moment He Will Never Forget

The Pittsburgh Steelers fell to 6-4 after losing to the Cleveland Browns on November 19, 2023. It was a disappointing moment for Steelers fans as the offense struggled throughout the game.

NFL News / Steel City Underground / July 8

2023 Steelers Season Recall: Slipping from contender to pretender with loss to two-win Cardinals

Steel City Underground presents our 2023 Steelers Recall: A Look Back at Pittsburgh Steelers games and storylines from last season. There was a high level of optimism entering Week 13’s game at Acrisure Stadium where the Pittsburgh Steelers hosted the Arizona Cardinals.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / July 6

Steelers' Calvin Austin III Had First NFL Touch Ruined By Matt Canada's Obsession With Jet Sweeps

The Pittsburgh Steelers' offense was very predictable during Matt Canada's tenure as the offensive coordinator for two and a half seasons. Canada started as Pittsburgh's quarterbacks coach in 2020, then a year later became the offensive play-caller for Ben Roethlisberger's last professional season.

NFL News / Steel City Underground / July 1

2023 Steelers Season Recall: Pickett’s second-best career game follows Matt Canada firing

Steel City Underground presents our 2023 Steelers Recall: A Look Back at Pittsburgh Steelers games and storylines from last season. In the past, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals have had some knock-down drag-out slugfests when facing each other.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / June 28

Steelers' Mike Tomlin Was Expected To Be On Extremely Hot Seat After Matt Canada Debacle: 'Would've Bet My House On it'

The Pittsburgh Steelers were stuck in offensive purgatory since the beginning of the 2021 season when Matt Canada was promoted to be the team's new play-caller.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / June 27

Former Steelers OC Matt Canada Ripped: 'Last Season Was An Absolute Joke'

The fan base of the Pittsburgh Steelers still has nightmares in the evenings due to former Offensive Coordinator Matt Canada's two-and-a-half season stint as the team's play-caller.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / June 25

Steelers' Offense Will Have Balanced Input From Coaching Staff In 2024 Unlike Under Matt Canada: 'A More Collective Effort'

The Pittsburgh Steelers are finally entering a new era. They are entering the 2024 season with the idea that the only way to go is up. Matt Canada was an unmitigated disaster that held back the offense at every twist and turn.

NFL News / Steel City Underground / June 24

2023 Steelers Season Recall: Loss in Cleveland forces Pittsburgh to make changes

Steel City Underground presents our 2023 Steelers Recall: A Look Back at Pittsburgh Steelers games and storylines from last season. The Pittsburgh Steelers traveled to Cleveland to face the Browns for their Week 11 matchup at Cleveland Browns Stadium with a 6-3 record and hot on the heels of the division-leading Baltimore Ravens.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 30

Steelers' Connor Heyward Takes Subtle Shot At Matt Canada While Commending New OC

Ever since the Pittsburgh Steelers hired Andy Weidl, they have had an open and obvious emphasis on dominating the line of scrimmage. However, they have not been able to win in the trenches like they have hoped as of late.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / February 23, 2024

Steelers player rips former OC Matt Canada's offense

The Steelers never recorded more than 400 yards in a single game while Canada was the offensive coordinator.

2024 offseason primer: Steelers have plenty to answer for with restless fan base

Draft expert suggests 'home run pick' for Steelers

Steelers CB Patrick Peterson Wants Kenny Pickett as Starting QB

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 14, 2023

Former Steelers Offensive Lineman Suggests That Matt Canada Being Fired 'Saved' Him And Was Good For His Well-Being

The Pittsburgh Steelers made an uncharacteristic move during the 2023 NFL season by firing a coach during the middle of the year. They chose to relieve former Offensive Coordinator Matt Canada of his duties following the team's Week 11 loss to the Cleveland Browns in which the offense only scored 10 points.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 3, 2023

One name Steelers should avoid when hiring next OC

The Pittsburgh Steelers want to avoid another Matt Canada situation.

Three reasons why Steelers have zero excuses for missing playoffs

Steelers' Cam Heyward sends warning to rest of NFL

Steelers' Patrick Peterson shares big take on Cardinals' Kyler Murray

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NFL News / Yardbarker / December 1, 2023

Sunday Six-Pack: NFL Week 13 betting guide

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / November 28, 2023

4 Changes the Steelers Offense Made after Firing Matt Canada

The Steelers did not change their entire scheme offensively against the Cincinnati Bengals to crack the code and get over 400 yards in their win. As the Steelers ‘ interim offensive coordinator, Eddie Faulkner admitted that Rome can’t be built in one day.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 27, 2023

Ex-Steelers OC Matt Canada reportedly didn't involve assistant coaches in game plan

The Pittsburgh Steelers and their fans are breathing a huge sigh of relief after Matt Canada was finally fired. Nothing positive came from his tenure in the Steel City.

Steelers Former OC Matt Canada Did Kenny Pickett Dirty Through Lack Of Preparation, Says Terry Hanratty

Mike Tomlin Reveals Critical Reason He Fired Matt Canada

Report: Matt Canada Fired Due to Alarming Kenny Pickett Regression

Three biggest takeaways from Steelers' Week 12 win

Takeaways: Steelers offense rebounds in win over Bengals

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFL Analysis Network / November 24, 2023

Two Steelers Who Benefit The Most From Matt Canada Firing

The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a tough defeat in Week 11, losing to the Cleveland Browns 13-10. Their defense did everything it could to help the team get a victory, but their offense offered very little support.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / November 21, 2023