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Steelers: Arians To Retire From Coaching

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers say offensive coordinator Bruce Arians has informed the team that he plans to retire from coaching.

Arians, 57, considered retiring before last season and is in the final year of his contract.

He has been the Steelers offensive coordinator since 2007, appearing in two Super Bowls and winning one of them.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin released a statement on the team's website this morning.

It reads in full:
" Bruce Arians has informed me that he will retire from coaching. I appreciate his efforts over the past five years as the team's offensive coordinator and for helping lead our offense to new heights during his time with the Steelers. I am grateful to Bruce for contributing to our success and wish him nothing but the best in his retirement."

Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.

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