Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers coach history
Brian Flores
Flores was the linebackers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2022 season. Flores' record as the team's linebackers coach was 9-8-0, making him the third-least successful linebackers coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history.
Keith Butler
Butler was the linebackers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2003-2014 seasons, a total of twelve years. Butler's record as the team's linebackers coach was 122-70-0, making him the third-most successful linebackers coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs seven times (2004-2005, 2007-2008, 2010-2011, 2014) and had a 10-5 record under Coach Butler in playoff games. In 2005, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XL and the Steelers, under the direction of head coach Bill Cowher, won 21-10. In 2008, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII and the Steelers, under the direction of head coach Mike Tomlin, won 27-23. In 2010, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XLV and the Steelers, under the direction of head coach Mike Tomlin, lost 25-31.
Mike Archer
Archer was the linebackers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1996-2002 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1996-1997, 2001-2002) and had a 4-4 record under Coach Archer in playoff games.
Marvin Lewis
Lewis was the linebackers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1992-1995 seasons, a total of four years. Lewis' record as the team's linebackers coach was 43-21-0, making him the second-most successful linebackers coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1992-1995) and had a 3-4 record under Coach Lewis in playoff games. In 1995, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XXX and the Steelers, under the direction of head coach Bill Cowher, lost 17-27.
Bob Valesente
Valesente was the linebackers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1990-1991 seasons, a total of two years. Valesente's record as the team's linebackers coach was 16-16-0, making him the second-least successful linebackers coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history.
Dave Brazil
Brazil was the linebackers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1989 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1989) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Brazil in playoff games.
Jed Hughes
Hughes was the linebackers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1984-1985, 1987-1988 seasons, a total of four years. Hughes' record as the team's linebackers coach was 29-34-0, making him the least successful linebackers coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1984) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Hughes in playoff games.
Woody Widenhofer
Widenhofer was the linebackers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1973-1978 seasons, a total of six years. Widenhofer's record as the team's linebackers coach was 65-20-1, making him the most successful linebackers coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs six times (1973-1978) and had a 10-3 record under Coach Widenhofer in playoff games. In 1974, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IX and the Steelers, under the direction of head coach Chuck Noll, won 16-6. In 1975, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl X and the Steelers, under the direction of head coach Chuck Noll, won 21-17. In 1978, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XIII and the Steelers, under the direction of head coach Chuck Noll, won 35-31.
Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Flores | 2022 | 9-8-0 | 52.9% | 0-0 |
| Keith Butler | 2003-2014 | 122-70-0 | 63.5% | 10-5 |
| Mike Archer | 1996-2002 | 66-45-1 | 59.4% | 4-4 |
| Marvin Lewis | 1992-1995 | 43-21-0 | 67.2% | 3-4 |
| Bob Valesente | 1990-1991 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Dave Brazil | 1989 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 1-1 |
| Jed Hughes | 1984-1985, 1987-1988 | 29-34-0 | 46.0% | 1-1 |
| Woody Widenhofer | 1973-1978 | 65-20-1 | 76.2% | 10-3 |
Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers coach facts
- Woody Widenhofer was the first linebackers coach in Steelers history in 1973.
- Keith Butler coached the most seasons as the Steelers's linebackers coach at twelve seasons.
- Brian Flores was the last coach to hold the position of linebackers coach, leaving the role after the 2022 season.