As former Bengals coach Marvin Lewis mulls his options for the 2019 season, that includes front office opportunities, the Pittsburgh Steelers have held preliminary discussions with Lewis about a role in the coaching staff, sources tell TIOPS.

Lewis is not being sought to become the Steelers defensive coordinator in 2019 but has been eyed to join the staff in a consultant/specialist role to help oversee a number of areas on the defense.