Former Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert will be a welcome advisor to the team's new GM. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Omar Khan: Former GM Kevin Colbert 'always a phone call away'

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 5/27/22

Newly hired Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan was officially introduced on Friday. The 45-year-old has spent the past 20 seasons with the Steelers, helping build two Super Bowl championship teams and served as the franchise's vice president over the last five years.

When talking with the media on Friday, Khan discussed outgoing GM Kevin Colbert and noted that he expects him to stay involved with the organization. He also talked about his relationship with longtime Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin.

Omar Khan on Kevin Colbert: "He's always a phone call away. There's not going to be a lot of change here. I don't forsee a lot of change."
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) May 27, 2022

Omar Khan on Mike Tomlin: "I've never met anyone who has a greater passion for football on any level.

"Coach, I'm excited. Let's get it."
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) May 27, 2022

Prior to being named the Steelers vice president, Khan was the team's football operations coordinator for 10 years, before becoming Pittsburgh's director of football administration in 2011.

Colbert joined the Steelers in 2000 and during his tenure, the club went 226-124-3 in the regular season and 15-12 in the playoffs.

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