Frank Cignetti Jr.

Senior Offensive Assistant, Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT).

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Offensive Assistant
• Team: Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT)
• NFL experience: 12 years
• Reports to: Mike McCarthy (Head Coach)
• Coaching tree: see Coaching Trees

Background

Frank Cignetti Jr. is in his first season with the Steelers as a senior offensive assistant and 12th in the NFL. Cignetti, respected for his offensive scheme and mentorship of quarterbacks, brings over three decades of coaching experience to this position. Previously, Cignetti spent the 2025 season at his alma mater, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), as the offensive coordinator. While at IUP, Cignetti improved the offense from the 2024 to 2025 seasons in multiple categories: total offense, passing yards/game and points/game. After transitioning to more of an aerial attack, quarterback Mathew Rueve registered 3,338 yards and 31 TDs. Wide receiver Devin Whitlock recorded 927 receiving yards and six TDs. The Crimson Hawks finished the season 7-4, earning a spot in the NCAA Division II playoffs, their first postseason appearance since 2022.