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Saints Assistant OL Coach Jahri Evans Joins Steelers
Former Pro Bowl guard takes assistant offensive line coach role in Pittsburgh
Jan. 31, 2026 at 10:07am
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Jahri Evans, who served as the assistant offensive line coach for the New Orleans Saints in 2025, has accepted an offer to take on the same role with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Evans, a six-time Pro Bowler who won a Super Bowl with the Saints, will now return to his home state of Pennsylvania to work under new Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy.
Why it matters
Evans' move to the Steelers represents a homecoming for the Pennsylvania native, who will have the opportunity to work with a new coaching staff and help revitalize Pittsburgh's offensive line. As a former standout player, Evans brings valuable experience and expertise that could benefit the Steelers' unit.
The details
Evans began his coaching career in 2022 as a training camp intern with the Saints before being brought on full-time the following year. He spent the 2025 season as the assistant offensive line coach under Kellen Moore. Now, he will reunite with Mike McCarthy, who was his head coach during the final years of his playing career with the Green Bay Packers.
- Evans played for the Saints from 2006 to 2016, winning Super Bowl XLIV.
- He was named to the AP All-Pro First Team four consecutive years from 2009-2012.
- Evans has been a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, for the past three years.
The players
Jahri Evans
A six-time Pro Bowl guard who spent the majority of his 12-year NFL career with the New Orleans Saints, winning a Super Bowl in 2010. He is now transitioning to coaching and has accepted an assistant offensive line coach position with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Mike McCarthy
The new head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who previously coached Jahri Evans during the final years of his playing career with the Green Bay Packers.
What’s next
Evans will join the Steelers' coaching staff ahead of the 2026 NFL season, where he will work to help improve the team's offensive line performance.
The takeaway
Evans' transition from standout player to assistant coach represents a valuable opportunity for the Steelers to benefit from his extensive experience and expertise, as they look to bolster their offensive line and return to contention in the AFC.
