What happened: The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Wednesday that former player and longtime assistant coach Dick Hoak has died. Hoak played 10 seasons as a running back for Pittsburgh from 1961 to 1970 before serving 35 seasons as the franchise's running backs coach. He retired following 45 consecutive years with the organization.

Why it matters: Hoak was the longest-tenured coach in Steelers history, serving under Chuck Noll and Bill Cowher while contributing to five Super Bowl championship teams. He coached Hall of Fame running backs Franco Harris and Jerome Bettis and earned induction into the Steelers Hall of Honor in 2017.

What to watch: The Steelers are expected to announce memorial arrangements and plan tributes to honor Hoak's legacy.