Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith has removed himself for consideration for the North Carolina vacancy, according to NFL Network's

The Steelers made the right decision bringing in Arthur Smith to clean up the offense, and it appears that's how it will be moving forward.

As Bill Parcells would often say, the football season truly begins after Thanksgiving. Many teams have entered the final stretch of the season with a spectacula

While Russell Wilson and Justin Fields deserve credit for helping lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to an 8-3 record, offensive coordinator

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, second from left, gives instructions to quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the team's NFL OTA's football practice in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, May 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) AP

Arthur Smith is in his first season as the Steelers’ offensive coordinator after spending the last three years as the head coach of the Atlanta Falcon

On Wednesday, FootballScoop provided an in-depth update on the University of North Carolina’s search for their next head coach. In the update, multiple sources confirmed that the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive coordinator Arthur Smith was indeed interested in the prospect of returning to college coaching.

On3 Sports' Andy Staples named Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith a candidate for the North Carolina head coach opening.

Arthur Smith, formerly the Atlanta Falcons' head coach and currently the Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive coordinator, drew interest from his alma mater.