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With meetings over, Steelers return attention to draft, GM search

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- NFL pro days wrap up next week. And the draft will be held April 28 through the 30.

After that, it will be on to finding a new general manager for the Steelers as their 2022 offseason continues to roll along.

At this point, the Steelers have interviewed 16 people as potential replacements for outgoing GM Kevin Colbert, who will retire from his position after the draft after 22 seasons with the team.

The Steelers have already spoken to internal candidates Omar Khan and Brandon Hunt, ESPN analyst Louis Riddick, Morocco Brown and Ed Dodds of the Colts, John Wojciechowski of the Packers, JoJo Wooden of the Chargers, Ryan Cowden of the Titans, Buccaneers vice president of player personnel John Spytek, former Steelers scout and Bills general manager Doug Whaley, former Titans general manager Jerry Reese, former Vikings general manager Rick Spielman, 49ers personnel man Ran Carthon, Andy Weidl of the Eagles, Dan Morgan of the Panthers and Joe Horitz of the Ravens.