The Pittsburgh Steelers should contact Mike Mitchell, according to a tweet from Mark Kaboly of The Athletic following the loss of assistant defensive backs coach Gerald Alexander. Mitchell has spent the last two seasons as an assistant defensive backs coach with the Indianapolis Colts.
It’s reasonable to assume Mitchell would be open to coaching in Pittsburgh.
Mitchell tweeted back, “Would be an honor and an amazing opportunity,” in response to Kaboly.
In 2022, Mitchell was hired as an NFL coach by the Colts. However, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star revealed on January 24 that Mitchell’s Indianapolis contract has ended and the team does not anticipate having him back in 2024.
From 2014 to 2017, Mitchell was a safety for the Steelers. He recorded 281 total tackles over the course of four seasons, with one tackle for loss. In addition, Mitchell had four interceptions and 23 pass defenses.
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It’s an intriguing idea to have Mitchell return to Pittsburgh as an assistant coach. Joey Porter Sr. played for the Steelers, but he was coached by Bill Cowher. From 2014 to 2018, he was Mike Tomlin’s outside linebackers coach and defensive assistant.
If Mitchell was a defensive backs coach in Pittsburgh, he would accomplish the same thing—play for the Steelers and coach them.
Before the 2014 season, Mitchell agreed to a five-year, $25 million contract with the Steelers. During his four seasons there, he helped the Pittsburgh Steelers win three division crowns and make it to the AFC Championship Game in 2016–17.
The Oakland Raiders selected Mitchell in the second round of the draft to start his career. In 2013, Mitchell had a career year with the Carolina Panthers following four years with the Raiders.
Before agreeing to a large contract with the Steelers, he finished the season with 66 total tackles, 4 sacks, and 4 interceptions.
