In a shocking turn of events, the Pittsburgh Steelers' locker room was thrown into turmoil this past week, resulting in the firing of offensive coordinator Matt Canada. The chaos began after the Steelers' disappointing 13-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, where tensions ran high and frustrations boiled over.

According to ESPN, wide receiver Diontae Johnson and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick engaged in a “heated” argument in the aftermath of the game. The altercation escalated in the locker room, with Johnson directing his frustrations towards Fitzpatrick. However, the altercation was swiftly broken up by teammates Cameron Heyward and T.J. Watt, who emphasized the importance of unity and sticking together as a team.

This incident, coupled with the team's lackluster offensive performance, ultimately became the tipping point that led to the Steelers' decision to make their first in-season coaching change since 1941. Quarterback Kenny Pickett threw for a mere 106 yards and failed to score any touchdowns in the game, further highlighting the team's offensive struggles. Johnson, who had only two receptions for 16 yards, was visibly upset and engaged in an animated discussion with head coach Mike Tomlin.

ESPN reports that Johnson's outburst continued in the locker room, as he directed criticism towards the coaches. Fitzpatrick, unable to contain his own frustrations, confronted the wide receiver, resulting in the heated argument. Thankfully, Heyward and Watt intervened, preventing the situation from escalating further. Following the altercation, Tomlin addressed the entire locker room, emphasizing the need for unity and togetherness.

Despite the turmoil, the team has managed to move past the incident and focus on their upcoming game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Steelers have appointed running backs coach Eddie Faulkner as the new offensive coordinator, while quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan will take on the game-day play-calling duties.

The decision to relieve Canada of his duties comes as no surprise, considering the lackluster offensive performances under his tenure. In his 45-game career, including the playoffs, the Steelers never surpassed 400 yards on offense. This is in stark contrast to the other 31 NFL teams, who achieved this benchmark at least four times each during that period.

The Steelers' offensive struggles have been a cause for concern throughout the season, with the team consistently falling short in terms of production. In their game against the Browns, they managed a measly 77 passing yards and a mere 10 points. Johnson's frustration during the game was evident, as he had a heated exchange with Tomlin on the sideline.

Despite the upheaval, the Steelers have managed to refocus and prepare for their upcoming game. The team is determined to put the incident behind them and perform at their best against the Bengals.

Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett expressed his disappointment over the coaching change, stating, "You hate to see it. You don't want to see one of your coaches lose their job. We all got to be better." Faulkner, who has been promoted to offensive coordinator, echoed this sentiment, acknowledging that the offense as a whole feels responsible for Canada's departure.

In light of the team's struggling offense, the Steelers' decision to promote Faulkner was based on his steady voice, demeanor, and natural communication skills in handling the running backs. The hope is that his promotion will bring about positive changes and improve the team's offensive performance.

As the Steelers navigate through this challenging period, it remains to be seen how their offense will fare under the new leadership. With the season now in its crucial stages, the team must rally together and find a way to overcome the obstacles that have plagued them thus far.