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COSTA MESA, CA. — Tight ends coach Luke Steckel shares his thoughts on how the guys in his room is trending in the right direct as they prepare for the start of the season and more.
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Luke Steckel enters his first season as tight ends coach with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2024.
He joins the Silver and Black after spending one season as the assistant offensive line coach with the Chicago Bears. In 2023, Steckel worked with an offensive line that paved the way for a rushing attack that ranked second in the NFL in rushing attempts (534), rushing yards (2,399) and rushing yards per game (141.1). The Bears also ranked tied for first in big plays rushing (10+ yards) with 74, fifth in rushing first downs (137) and sixth in yards per carry (4.49). With Steckel’s guidance, first round draft pick Darnell Wright started in all 17 games at right tackle and was named First Team All-Rookie by the Pro Football Writers of America.
Prior to joining the Bears, Steckel spent 10 seasons with the Tennessee Titans in multiple roles. In 2022, he completed his second season as tight ends coach and helped TE Chig Okonkwo lead all rookie tight ends in the NFL in receiving yards (450) and receiving touchdowns (three), earning PFWA All-Rookie honors. Steckel also worked with TE Austin Hooper, helping him finish second on the team in receptions (41) and receiving yards (444).
