Steelers part ways with Haley

PITTSBURGH — Todd Haley spent six seasons helping turn the Pittsburgh Steelers offence into one of the most successful in the NFL. All the yards and all the touchdowns weren’t enough, however, for the fiery offensive co-ordinator to keep his job.

The Steelers chose not to renew Haley’s contract on Wednesday, three days after the AFC North champions were ushered out of the playoffs in a 45-42 divisional round loss to Jacksonville.

“I have made the decision to not renew the contract for offensive co-ordinator Todd Haley,” coach Mike Tomlin said in a statement. “I would like to thank Todd for his contributions to our offence the past six years, and we wish him the best in his coaching future.” The 50-year-old Haley, whose father Dick spent two decades as Pittsburgh’s director of player personnel in the 1970s and 80s, was hired in 2012 and tasked with developing an offence around quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

to Hilinski and a suicide note was found,” according to the Pullman Police Department.

“We are deeply saddened to hear the news of Tyler’s passing,” Washington State coach Mike Leach said in a statement. “He was an incredible young man and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him was better for it.” Hilinski was the presumptive starting quarterback going into next season. He started Washington State’s Holiday Bowl loss to Michigan State after senior Luke Falk was unable to play due to a wrist injury.