Steelers fire offensive coordinator Matt Canada

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The Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday fired offensive coordinator Matt Canada following the team’s loss to the Cleveland Browns over the weekend.

"Matt Canada has been relieved of his duties as offensive coordinator," Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said in a statement. "I appreciate Matt’s hard work and dedication, and I wish him the best moving forward in his career."

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Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada looks on in the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on Nov. 19, 2023 in Cleveland. (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

The Steelers’ stagnant offense sparked fan criticism toward Canada even as the team is 6-4 and in the thick of a playoff hunt. After the Browns loss, Pittsburgh was ranked 28th in points scored and yards gained. It has been the defense that has kept Pittsburgh in a position to win the game.

Kenny Pickett has also been in the spotlight for his play. In the midst of his second season in the NFL, he has 1,722 passing yards, six touchdown passes and four interceptions through 10 games.

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Kenny Pickett, #8, talks with offensive coordinator Matt Canada during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Acrisure Stadium on Nov. 2, 2023 in Pittsburgh. (Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

The voices of frustration grew louder after the team’s 13-10 loss to the Browns on Sunday.

"There's just a lot of stuff that just goes around that you guys don't see," Steelers running back Najee Harris said, via ESPN. "I guess I'm trying to say it's just, I'm just at a point