| Pittsburgh Steelers | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Running backs coach |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | October 20, 1977 Muncie, Indiana, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Muncie Central (IN) |
| College: | Wisconsin (1996–2000) |
| Undrafted: | 2001 |
| Career history | |
| As a player: | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| As a coach: | |
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| Coaching stats at PFR | |
Eddie Faulkner (born October 20, 1977) is an American football coach who is currently the running backs coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL).
Playing career
Faulkner played college football at Wisconsin from 1996 to 2000. He was a tailback, compiling 1,064 yards and seven touchdowns over his career. After his college career was over, he signed a pro contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers before going on to play for the Edmonton Eskimos. [1]
Coaching career
After his playing career was over, he started coaching at Anderson University as a running backs coach before moving on to Ball State.
Ball State
Faulkner joined the coaching staff at Ball State as a graduate assistant in 2003, working all the way up to offensive coordinator in 2009. He was named the interim head coach in 2010 after Stan Parrish was fired. [2]
Northern Illinois
Faulkner left Northern Illinois to accept an assistant coaching position at Pittsburgh before leaving Pittsburgh to take a position at his alma mater Wisconsin. [3]
Wisconsin
Faulkner was named the tight ends coach at his alma mater Wisconsin in 2012. [4]
NC State
Faulkner left Wisconsin after one season to accept a position at NC State as a tight ends and fullbacks coach, and special teams coordinator. [1]
Pittsburgh Steelers
Faulkner was named the running backs coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 17, 2019. [5] After the firing of offensive coordinator Matt Canada on November 21, 2023, quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan was designated as the team's primary play-caller for the remainder of the season, with Faulkner taking over as interim offensive coordinator. [6]
References
- ^ a b "Badgers football: Another assistant leaves as N.C. State hires Eddie Faulkner". Wisconsin State Journal. 18 December 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ "Ball State fires football coach Stan Parrish". The Times of Northwest Indiana. 23 November 2010. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ "UW football: Faulkner finds way back". Wisconsin State Journal. 7 February 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ "Badgers hire Faulkner as tight ends coach". Fox Sports. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ "Steelers hire N.C. State assistant Eddie Faulkner as running backs coach". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ Kozora, Alex (November 21, 2023). "Mike Tomlin Confirms Eddie Faulkner Is Steelers' New Offensive Coordinator, Mike Sullivan Will Call Plays". steelersdepot.com. Steelers Depot. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
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