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Steelers keep in-season extension off the table for Porter Jr., Khan says
sports1 month ago

Steelers keep in-season extension off the table for Porter Jr., Khan says

Pittsburgh Steelers GM Omar Khan says there will be no in-season contract extension talks with cornerback Joey Porter Jr., aligning with the team's long-standing stance of not negotiating during the season. Porter, entering the final year of his rookie deal, had a standout 2025 season and still has deep ties to Pittsburgh, but the team indicates their search for a long-term deal will continue later rather than in-season. The market for top corners remains active, but there’s still a long way to go before any potential extension is reached.

via NFL.com|
#extension#joey-porter-jr#nfl-contract-negotiations
sports1 month ago

Steelers Open 2026 with Every Draft Pick on Initial 53-Man Roster

The Pittsburgh Steelers kept all 10 of their 2026 draft picks on the initial 53-man roster, extending Omar Khan’s four-year streak of not cutting rookies. Of Khan’s 31 picks over four years, 27 remain on the payroll and 25 made the opening roster, with UDFA Kevin Jobity Jr. also earning a spot. Veteran holdovers from the Colbert era (Heyward, Watt, Rudolph, Highsmith, Freiermuth) are part of the mix, and late-round picks Gabriel Rubio, Robert Spears-Jennings, and Eli Heidenreich impressed enough to stick, bringing 11 rookies onto the initial squad; further roster moves could follow after final cuts.

via Steelers Depot|
#draft#nfl#omar-khan
sports5 months ago

Steelers’ Draft Gaffe Sparks Khan Criticism, Steelers Defend GM’s Track Record

The Steelers added 10 players in the 2026 draft, but a viral moment where they believed they’d drafted Makai Lemon before Philadelphia traded up drew sharp criticism of GM Omar Khan from John Middlekauff. The piece argues Khan’s overall body of work remains strong and cautions against judging him by one misstep, noting Tomlin’s departure is tied to broader leadership dynamics rather than Khan alone.

via Steelers Depot|
#john-middlekauff#makai-lemon#nfl-draft-2026
sports5 months ago

Steelers Find Value and Surprises in a Busy, Offense-Driven 2026 Draft

The Steelers wrapped up a busy, offense-heavy 2026 draft with 10 picks and three trades. ESPN’s Jordan Reid highlighted Navy star Eli Heidenreich as the best value in the seventh round (No. 230) and Penn State QB Drew Allar in the third round (No. 76) as a surprising pick, giving Pittsburgh versatile playmaking potential and a long-term QB option. Heidenreich is expected to contribute on special teams initially, while Allar provides a high-upside quarterback to develop under GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy.

via Steelers Depot|
#drew-allar#eli-heidenreich#nfl-draft-2026
sports5 months ago

Steelers Weigh Three Bold Draft-Night Moves to Shape 2026

The piece outlines three potential draft-night trades for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2026 NFL Draft, using DraftTek trade-value points to gauge fairness. Scenario 1 would send No. 21 to Buffalo for No. 26 and a 2027 third-round pick, retaining Day Two ammo and aiming at a top safety such as Emmanuel McNeil-Warren. Scenario 2 would move No. 21 plus No. 85 to Detroit for No. 17 plus No. 157 (and a fifth-round pick), enabling Khan to move up for a target like Vega Ioane. Scenario 3 would swap No. 53 plus No. 76 with Seattle for No. 32, allowing two picks on Night One and considering options like Ty Simpson. Each plan weighs fair value against Pittsburgh’s needs and the incentives of the other teams.

via Steelers Depot|
#draft-trade-scenarios#draft-value-chart#nfl-draft
sports6 months ago

Steelers GM Khan to Attend Ohio State Pro Day as Draft Buzz Grows

Steelers general manager Omar Khan is expected to attend Ohio State's Pro Day, with coordinators Brian Angelichio and Patrick Graham also on site, as Pittsburgh continues its Pro Day scouting ahead of the draft. Ohio State is home to several projected first‑rounders the Steelers could target, including Sonny Styles, Caleb Downs, Carnell Tate and Kayden McDonald, among others. Khan’s appearance follows a Georgia Pro Day stop, and OSU staff ties (notably former Steelers coach Arthur Smith now OSU's OC) add intrigue around potential trades or selections, though McCarthy’s attendance remains uncertain.

via Steelers Depot|
#nfl-draft#ohio-state#omar-khan
sports7 months ago

Steelers Reignite Comp-Pick Strategy to Boost 2027 Draft Capital

The Steelers are again pursuing the compensatory-pick strategy in 2025 free agency, using trades and non-compensatory signings to maximize 2027 draft value. Early moves include trading for Pittman Jr., reworking Jamel Dean’s contract to avoid comp counts, and noting departures like Kenneth Gainwell and James Pierre, with Isaac Seumalo potentially adding a fifth-round comp. If this repeats, it could steadily feed more draft capital.

via Steelers Depot|
#compensatory-picks#draft-capital#nfl-free-agency
sports7 months ago

Khan Promises Flexibility Over Fixes for Steelers’ 2026 Plan

At the Steelers’ 2026 media day, GM Omar Khan stressed flexibility over sweeping changes, signaling that no drastic roster purge is planned even as he keeps options open with top players. He offered guarded updates: Broderick Jones’ neck injury is significant with no clear timetable; Jones’ return and Kaleb Johnson’s rookie year status remain murky; Darnell Washington’s broken arm won’t derail plans and DeShon Elliott is on schedule; fifth-year option for Jones likely declined with Dylan Cook in the left‑tackle mix. On Aaron Rodgers, he acknowledged no hard deadline but expects a decision sooner than later. He also avoided firm guarantees on veterans like Patrick Queen and Jalen Ramsey while stressing cap space could support unconventional moves (extensions for multiple tight ends or extra edge rushers). Overall, Khan’s tone kept the Steelers flexible rather than predictive.

via Steelers Depot|
#2026-draft#nfl#omar-khan
sports8 months ago

Steelers signal sweeping coaching shake-up as emails go dark for staff

Omar Khan and Art Rooney II told Steelers coaches that their emails would be shut off after the week and to start exploring other jobs, signaling a broad overhaul as a new head coach likely takes the reins; one coach, Danny Smith, has already departed for Tampa Bay and many assistants face uncertain futures depending on the next hire.

via Steelers Depot|
#art-rooney-ii#coaching-staff-turnover#mike-tomlin
sports8 months ago

Glazer: Steelers Must Open Up Spending to Stay Relevant After Tomlin

NFL insider Jay Glazer says the Steelers must overhaul their organizational approach and spending in the post-Tomlin era to stay relevant, criticizing a culture of conservatism and reliance on stability. He notes recent bold moves—trading for DK Metcalf and the Minkah Fitzpatrick–Jalen Ramsey transactions—as evidence the team can change, and argues that opening up to outside spending is necessary, a shift GM Omar Khan has begun to push, even as the Steelers navigate a quarterback and aging defense.

via Steelers Depot|
#free-agency#mike-tomlin#omar-khan