Steelers To Hire Omar Khan As General Manager

PITTSBURGH — (WPXI) – The Steelers are set to introduce Omar Khan as their new general manager, according to numerous reports. The 45-year-old Khan has been the team’s VP of Football and Business Administration. As part of his former role, Khan was the team’s chief negotiator for player contracts. Khan will replace Kevin Colbert, who has retired after the recent draft after 22 years with the Steelers. They are also expected to hire Mt. Lebanon native Andy Weidl as assistant general manager. Weidl started his career as an assistant in the player personnel department for the Steelers, and has also worked with the Saints, Ravens and Eagles. He was part of Super Bowl championship teams in both Baltimore and Philadelphia.