BREAKING NEWS: Steelers GM Omar Khan Resigns Amid Sudden Internal Dispute
In a stunning development, Pittsburgh Steelers General Manager Omar Khan has tendered his resignation, citing “deep philosophical differences” with team ownership and reported tension over offseason personnel decisions.
Sources close to the organization confirmed that Khan submitted his resignation letter to team president Art Rooney II late Thursday evening. The news, first reported by a local radio affiliate and later confirmed by multiple insiders, comes just days before the Steelers open training camp at Saint Vincent College.
“It is with a heavy heart that I step away from an organization I deeply respect,” Khan stated in his letter. “However, circumstances have evolved in a way that no longer aligns with my vision for building a championship-caliber team.”
What triggered the move?
Team insiders point to a heated internal debate surrounding Khan’s ambitious—and controversial—plan to trade several future draft picks for a star quarterback. Reports suggest Rooney and other executives were hesitant to part with long-term assets, leading to a breakdown in trust.
Khan had reportedly pushed hard for a trade involving Justin Fields, currently with the Minnesota Vikings, believing it was the final piece needed to push Pittsburgh deep into the playoffs.
Locker room reactions
Veterans in the locker room were said to be “shocked” and “blindsided” by the news. One player, speaking on condition of anonymity, said:
“Omar believed in this team and gave us the talent to win. This came out of nowhere.”
Head coach Mike Tomlin is expected to hold a press conference Friday afternoon to address the situation.
What’s next for Pittsburgh?
Assistant GM Andy Weidl is expected to assume interim duties while the organization begins an immediate search for Khan’s permanent replacement. With training camp days away, the timing couldn’t be more disruptive.
The Steelers front office now faces a critical crossroads—will they stick to their long-term conservative rebuild strategy, or pivot toward the win-now model Khan had advocated?
