What happened: The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Wednesday that former player and coach Dick Hoak has died. The organization confirmed his passing in a team statement mourning his loss.

Why it matters: Hoak spent his NFL career with Pittsburgh as both an on-field contributor and a longtime assistant coach. His passing marks the loss of a central figure in

What to watch: Pittsburgh continues its 2026 regular-season campaign after moving to 6-2 on the year.