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Omar Khan
GM since May 2022(4 years, 2 mo)
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On the Contract Value Index, Omar Khan's front office has been significantly overpaying relative to production (F Contract Value Index). That ranks 3rd of 32 on Sentiment among graded GMs. Reaction to the front office’s moves has been positive (B Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal.
About Omar Khan
Background and career path of the Pittsburgh Steelers general manager.
Path to the role
Khan, a New Orleans native, earned a sports management degree from Tulane in three and a half years and worked in the Saints' football operations before joining the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2001. He spent two decades managing the team's salary cap and football administration, rising to vice president of football and business administration, before being promoted to general manager shortly after the 2022 draft as Kevin Colbert's successor.
Philosophy & notable moves
Khan brought a contract and cap specialist's sensibility to the Steelers' GM chair and quickly proved aggressive in the trade and free-agent markets, reshaping the roster with high-profile additions at quarterback and across the lineup. His 2023 draft class drew widespread praise, and he has been unafraid to make splashy moves within Pittsburgh's traditionally steady front office.
Fun facts
- He is of Honduran and Indian heritage — his mother is from Honduras and his father from India.
- He earned his Tulane degree in just three and a half years.
- He spent two decades as the Steelers' salary-cap and football-administration specialist before becoming GM.
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4 years
Tenure
League Comparison
#3
Sentiment Rank
of 32 GMs
#26
Most Active
81 moves
Contract Value
F
Poor contract value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been paying a premium this season, with several contracts that outpace the expected production level. Across 53 contracts, 10 grade out as good value and 4 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was DeMarvin Leal (D+) at $1.2M/yr — getting linebacker production well above the price point. The priciest commitment relative to production was Travis Homer (D) at $1.3M/yr — the running back market may have been richer than the on-field return suggests. Cap flexibility could become a concern if these contracts don't produce at the expected level.
Public Sentiment
B
Strong reception
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Omar Khan has put together a solid set of 2026 moves for the Pittsburgh Steelers, with more well-received decisions than misses. Of 81 graded moves, 21 landed well with the fanbase, 34 drew mixed reactions, and 26 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Max Iheanachor (A+), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the DeMarvin Leal cut (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The fanbase remains split — some moves look promising while others need time to prove their worth.
Draft History (During Tenure)
Elite drafter — 83% hit rate (Rds 1-3)2026 Draft
R1#21
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Max Iheanachor—
R2#47
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Germie Bernard—
R3#76
D
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About this general manager
Omar Khan is the general manager of the Pittsburgh Steelers, in his 4th year as the lead executive. FanVerdicts covers every NFL GM and the full body of moves they've made — and asks fans to render the verdict. Cast your Fan Verdict on Omar Khan, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts brings its own read too — the contract value of the deals they signed, the performance of the players they assembled, and the sentiment around recent moves — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index F, Performance D+, Sentiment B.
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