The Pittsburgh Steelers have been under a microscope ever since the bitter end to their 2024 season.
For General Manager Omar Khan and his front office, the offseason was never about damage control—it was about setting a long-term foundation built on precision, not panic.
The first major challenge came at quarterback.
After an abrupt and surprising split with both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields following the regular season, the Steelers were left with a barren quarterback room heading into the 2025 NFL Draft. With no clear signal-caller and several high-profile prospects available, many expected Pittsburgh to swing big.