What happened: The Pittsburgh Steelers announced the death of former player and longtime assistant coach Dick Hoak, who passed away Wednesday at age 86. Hoak spent 10 seasons as a running back from 1961 to 1970 before serving 35 years as the team's running backs coach. His 45-year tenure marks the longest service of any non-owner in

Why it matters: Hoak earned five Super Bowl rings with Pittsburgh, serving on the coaching staffs of both Chuck Noll and Bill Cowher. He mentored Hall of Fame rushers Franco Harris and Jerome Bettis while anchoring Pittsburgh's ground game across four decades of championship contention.

What to watch: The Steelers are expected to hold tributes honoring Hoak during their upcoming home schedule.