Grant Thorne

Director of Performance Integration and Sports Science, Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT).

Quick Facts

• Role: Director of Performance Integration and Sports Science
• Team: Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT)
• NFL experience: 15 years
• Reports to: Mike McCarthy (Head Coach)
• Coaching tree: see Coaching Trees

Background

Grant Thorne is in his first season as the Steelers' director of performance integration and sports science in 2026 and 15th in the NFL. Prior to Pittsburgh, Thorne spent two seasons as an assistant strength and conditioning coach with the Titans. He was hired by Tennessee in 2024 after spending 11 years with the Green Bay Packers.