Omar Khan

Around averageCVI

Bottom 5%Sentiment

Bottom 5%Fan Verdict

Fan Verdict

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Should Omar Khan be kept, fired, or extended?

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Graded

Fan Votes

3 years

Tenure

League Comparison

#21

Sentiment Rank

of 32 GMs

#12

Most Active

35 moves

Contract Value

Fair market contracts

OverpayFair ValueGreat Value

Pittsburgh Steelers' contract spending this season has been roughly in line with what the market dictates — no major steals, but no egregious overpays either. Across 20 contracts, 5 grade out as good value and 7 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Jaquan Brisker (B+) at $5.5M/yr — getting defensive back production well above the price point. The priciest commitment relative to production was Ryan McCollum (F) at $1.0M/yr — the center market may have been richer than the on-field return suggests. The spending approach is neither aggressive nor conservative — a wait-and-see approach from a cap perspective.

Public Sentiment

Poor reception

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Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 moves under Omar Khan have drawn significant criticism from fans and media alike. Of 35 graded moves, 10 landed well with the fanbase, 4 drew mixed reactions, and 21 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Rico Dowdle (A), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the DeMarvin Leal cut (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. Patience is wearing thin. The front office needs early-season results to justify the approach.