After more than 21 years with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Omar Khan has finally ascended into a position he’s worked towards his entire football life.
Khan, who originally joined the Steelers as a football operations coordinator in 2001 after four seasons with the New Orleans Saints, was named the Steelers’ next GM earlier this week, becoming the heir apparent to longtime GM Kevin Colbert, who’s contract ends on May 31, ending a 22-year run as GM.
Considered a favorite throughout the process, Khan edged out the likes of Brandon Hunt, Doug Whaley, John Spytek and Ryan Cowden for the job.