Signing Aaron Rodgers has so far yielded two very different results for his last two teams’ general managers.
After a busy offseason, Steelers GM Omar Khan received a new three-year contract extension Thursday.
Time will tell how Khan’s moves turn out, but now-former Jets GM Joe Douglas was fired midway through last season with the same quarterback Pittsburgh currently has at the helm.
While Rodgers’ performance will determine much of the Steelers’ outlook, Khan’s other moves were some big-time swings, too.
Earlier this week, Pittsburgh acquired seven-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey, tight end Jonnu Smith and a seventh-round pick for safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and a fifth-round pick.
The Steelers also parted ways with wide receiver George Pickens in a May trade with the Cowboys, and, in a separate deal, acquired DK Metcalf from the Seahawks at the same position.
“Omar and his team have done a great job over the past three years in constructing our roster through the NFL Draft, strategic trades, and free agency,” Steelers president Art Rooney II said in a release. “We look forward to continuing that trend that will lead to even more success on the field.”
Khan was hired as general manager in 2022 but is in his 25th season with the franchise, as he previously served as the team’s vice president of football and business operations.
“I would like to thank Art Rooney II for his support,” Khan said. “I believe we are building a championship roster and look forward to the 2025 season and beyond as our goals continue to be to bring another Super Bowl to the City of Pittsburgh and our great fans.”
Khan and the Steelers are coming off a 10-7 season in which they were bounced in the first round of the playoffs.
The Steelers last won a playoff game during the 2016-17 season despite five more appearances since that campaign.
The franchise will hope the 41-year-old Rodgers can pave the way for a successful year, as the roster around him is mostly strong.
Rodgers went 5-12 as the starter in his lone full season with the Jets in 2024-25.
