Pittsburgh Steelers announce three new additions to front office

The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced the hiring of three individuals to their front office. Fans of Steelers nation found out on Friday who their new general manager is, longtime team executive Omar Khan. Now Pittsburgh fans are learning who will join him in the front office. Here are the team’s recent changes to their front office.

On Friday, Pittsburgh announced it has hired Andy Weidl as new assistant general manager. Along with Weidl, the Steelers have named Sheldon White its pro scouting director. And working closely with him will be Dan Colbert, who is being promoted to the director of college scouting.

Reports broke late Tuesday, but the franchise officially revealed long-time executive Khan will takeover the role, as Kevin Colbert moves into the next chapter of his life. And those reports held true as Pittsburgh confirmed the hiring on Friday Afternoon. So now with these front office moves, the Steelers can really start to focus on the on-the-field part of operations.

Steelers promote, name longtime team executive Omar Khan as their general manager

It was a thorough search, but the Steelers have finally named their new General Manager. Pittsburgh named Omar Khan as their new GM, and owner Mickey Rooney couldn’t be more satisfied with the hire.

“I am pleased to announce Omar Khan as our next General Manager,” said Rooney, via the Steelers. “Omar has been an integral part of our Football Operations Department during his 21 years with the team, and that experience will serve him well in his new position.”

Moreover, the Steelers highlighted that the 45-year old Khan has worked for the franchise in a myriad of capacities for the last 21 years, with his most recent role being the team’s vice president of football and business administration. While doing so, the aforementioned position found Khan working closely with Rooney, Colbert, and Coach Mike Tomlin in the day-to-day overall management of the Football Operations Department.

In his first statement since being promoted by the franchise, Khan revealed how elated he is for the opportunity.

“I am extremely excited for this opportunity to be the General Manager of the Pittsburgh Steelers,” said Khan, via Pittsburgh. “I would like to thank Art Rooney II, Mike Tomlin, and Kevin Colbert for their support throughout this process, I am ready for this challenge and grateful to continue the success we have had on the field during my first 21 years.

Khan didn’t stop there, as he let people know what his intentions are at the Steelers’ new General Manager.

“I look forward to completing our football operations staff and working tirelessly to build another championship football team for Steelers Nation and our community.”