The Steelers and defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau have agreed to part ways, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

The split was mutual, according to LeBeau. He added that it was "time to go in a different direction." LeBeau had been the team's defensive coordinator since 2004. During LeBeau's tenure, the Steelers defense finished first in yardage five times. The team finished outside the top-10 in each of the past two seasons, however.

While LeBeau will leave the team, he stressed that he is not retiring. "I'm resigning this position, not retiring," LeBeau said. "I had a great run in Pittsburgh. I'm grateful for all the things that have happened to me and thankful for all the support I had in Pittsburgh."

LeBeau, 77, was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010 for his accomplishments as a player. He's also credited with creating the zone blitz.