Carnell Lake will not return as an assistant coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers next season. He issued the following statement thru the Pittsburgh Steelers website.

I have decided to return to California to be able to be a part of my youngest son’s last year of high school football.   I want to thank Mr. Art Rooney II and the Rooney family, Coach Mike Tomlin, Kevin Colbert, the coaching staffs I have worked with throughout my time in Pittsburgh, and the entire Steelers organization. It has been a privilege and honor to play and coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers. I also want to thank all of the players I have coached during my seven years with the team – it truly was an honor to work with them. Finally, I would like to thank Steelers fans for their support and for being the best fans in the NFL during both my time as a player and coach.