Steelers hire new offensive line coach with Aaron Rodgers connection
Mike McCarthy continues to build his coaching staff after being introduced as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
After naming Adam Henry the wide receivers coach, McCarthy has found a new offensive line coach, hiring James Campen.
The Steelers are set to hire veteran offensive line coach James Campen, sources tell CBS Sports," Matt Zenitz reports. Campen, an ex-NFL offensive lineman who made 50 career starts, was new Pittsburgh head coach Mike McCarthy's offensive line coach in Green Bay from 2007-18."
The #Steelers are set to hire veteran offensive line coach James Campen, sources tell @CBSSports.
- Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) January 29, 2026
Campen, an ex-NFL offensive lineman who made 50 career starts, was new Pittsburgh head coach Mike McCarthy's offensive line coach in Green Bay from 2007-18. pic.twitter.com/YIg0HeqVP2
As Zenitz points out, Campen was with the Packers for 12 seasons under McCarthy, which, of course, was when Rodgers was in Green Bay. Hard Knocks caught Rodgers and Campen poking fun at one another back in 2023 when Rodgers was with the Jets.
Aaron Rodgers & James Campen.
- Trey Carney (@CarneyMedia) January 28, 2026
Campen is a candidate for the #Steelers' offensive line coaching position. Campen was on McCarthy's staff in Green Bay for 13 years. pic.twitter.com/Cg21H3yNnK
The Steelers have reportedly given Rodgers a deadline of one month to let them know whether he intends to return to Pittsburgh for the 2026 season.
Campen has also had stints with the Cleveland Browns (2019), Los Angeles Chargers (2020), Houston Texans (2021), and Carolina Panthers (2022-23).
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