While commissioner Roger Goodell and NFL owners have discussed expanding the regular season to 18 games, the issue requires collective bargaining with players. Count Mahomes as a "no" if and when the time comes for players to weigh in on an official measure to again expand the regular season.

"I always say the more games, it's a little bit more taxing on the guys that play the game," Mahomes said Friday in an interview with CNBC.

Mahomes said the framework of potential proposals subtracting one or more weeks of preseason games and shortening player workout dates in the offseason might not be enough to sway his opinion. The league played a 16-game schedule when Mahomes was drafted and moved to 17 games in 2021. Goodell remarked at the NFL owners meetings that there is a logical next step to 18 games.

"I think that you'd have to find a way to have more bye weeks, more time spread out. I mean, you've seen the amount of injuries that have kind of piled up there at the end of seasons and you want to have the best players playing in the biggest games," Mahomes said. "So, if there were a way to get to 18 games, I'm not a big fan of it. But if there were a way, I think you got to add some bye weeks in there to give more time for guys' bodies."

NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell said negotiations toward an 18-game schedule are not happening anytime soon.

Howell said in February that "no one wants" an 18th game.

The incentive for players would likely be sharing revenue in some form with the NFL media rights and broadcast agreements up for renegotiation before 2029 if the league opts out of its existing CBS-Paramount deal.

Goodell said this week at the Sun Valley Conference in Idaho that the NFL wasn't likely to end its partnership with CBS and Paramount.

"We have a two-year period to make that decision. I don't see that happening, but we have that option," Goodell said.

Harris was one of multiple hurt people in the East Bay town of Antioch, Calif., when the fireworks mishap occurred around 12:18 a.m. on July 5, according to Antioch police.

Hendrickson released a statement Thursday after online rumors began making their way into the mainstream media.

"Najee Harris was present at a 4th of July event where a fireworks mishap resulted in injuries to several attendees," Hendrickson said. "Najee sustained a superficial eye injury during the incident, but is fully expected to be ready for the upcoming NFL season."

Police said one person was in critical condition and four others were transported to hospitals in the illegal use of fireworks incident.

Those transported apparently doesn't include Harris, a former star at Antioch High. According to the San Jose Mercury News, Harris initially went to a hospital in Concord about 15 minutes to the west before later going to Stanford hospital about an hour to the south.

The Antioch Police addressed the incident in a statement on the afternoon of July 5.

"On July 5, at approximately 12:18 a.m., the Antioch Police Department dispatch center received multiple calls reporting an explosion on the 2200 block of Spanos Street," the statement began. "When officers arrived on the scene, they discovered the aftermath of an explosion caused by fireworks.

"... Several victims had already left the scene before the first responders' arrival and were treated at local hospitals. Antioch PD is working to find and speak with all individuals involved regarding this incident. This is an unfortunate accident, and our thoughts are with the family and all those affected during this difficult time."

This past Fourth of July marked the 10-year anniversary of then New York Giants star defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul losing 2 1/2 fingers on his right hand. He returned to the field with a heavily taped hand during the 2015 season but the incident overshadowed his on-field exploits.

Harris, 27, signed a one-year deal, $5.25 million deal with the Chargers in the offseason that could be worth up to an additional $4 million if he meets all incentives for rushing yardage. Harris and first-round draft pick Omarion Hampton (North Carolina) are expected to be the team's main ball carriers.

Harris topped 1,000 rushing yards in all four of his seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and has 4,312 yards and 28 rushing touchdowns in 68 NFL games (all starts). The Steelers selected him 24th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, and Harris made the Pro Bowl and the NFL All-Rookie team that season. He became a free agent after the 2024 season.

Robinson, 30, was a member of the Rams when he was arrested last November. Officers said they observed him driving at more than 100 mph on a Los Angeles freeway.

In Tuesday's court appearance in L.A., Robinson was ordered to pay a $390 fine and complete a three-month alcohol education program.

"Mr. Robinson has taken this process extremely seriously by already completing most of the terms of his probation. We expect that his probation will terminate early at the 18-month mark after which his case will be expunged," Robinson's attorney, Jacqueline Sparagna, told TMZ Sports.

Robinson signed a two-year, $9.5 million deal with the 49ers in March.

He caught 31 passes for 505 yards and seven touchdowns and started all 17 games in 2024, his second season with the Rams and ninth in the NFL.

Robinson has 250 catches for 3,013 yards and 27 TDs in 147 career games (68 starts) with the Kansas City Chiefs (2016-21), Baltimore Ravens (2022) and Rams. He won a Super Bowl LIV ring with the Chiefs.

As of 7 p.m. ET, state officials confirmed at least 120 people have died from the floods in central Texas, including 96 confirmed fatalities (60 adults and 36 children) in Kerr County. Five campers and one counselor were still missing from Camp Mystic along the Guadalupe River.

A wall of water swept over the area after heavy rainfall forced the Guadalupe River to rise 26 feet in less than an hour early Friday morning.

The Vikings and the Wilf family committed $500,000 in support of relief and recovery efforts.

"We are deeply saddened by the continued devastation and loss of life in the Texas Hill Country and can't imagine the pain so many are experiencing," Vikings owners Mark, Zygi and Leonard Wilf said in a statement Wednesday. "We are praying for peace for the families who have lost a loved one and strength for those who continue to risk their lives leading the rescue and recovery effort."

Major League Soccer's Texas-based clubs -- Austin FC, FC Dallas and Houston Dynamo FC -- have joined the league in committing $500,000 toward disaster-relief efforts.

Clark Hunt, who owns FC Dallas as well as the NFL's Chiefs, lost a 9-year-old cousin in the floods.

"Our family is devastated by the tragedy in Central Texas," Hunt said in a statement. "Our hearts go out to those grieving -- in particular, to the parents who lost children, those who lost family members, and the far-too-many who have lost friends, neighbors, and loved ones.

"This has shaken our community to its core. Today, along with our MLS partners, my brother, (Dan), and I are humbled to support those directly assisting the victims of this unimaginable tragedy. In the wake of such sadness, we are awed by the hearts of our fellow Texans, and we are grateful for the true community leaders -- in boats, helicopters or trucks filled with food -- who are showing up for their neighbors in need."

One of the campers at Camp Mystic who died was Janie Hunt, the grand-granddaughter of the late William Herbert Hunt -- brother of Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt.

"The FC Dallas family is heartbroken over the disaster in Central Texas," Dan Hunt said. "We are grieving alongside the families and communities who are living through the unimaginable right now."

Camp Mystic, in the community of Hunt in Kerr County, is a Christian girls camp that opened in 1926.

In recent days, the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and the NFL committed $500,000 apiece while Major League Baseball's Houston Astros and Texas Rangers each pledged $1 million.

The Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, the NBA and the NBA Basketball Players Association announced more than $2 million in donations to support immediate and long-term relief.

The current owners, the Mara and Tisch families, hired a banker in February to reportedly explore finding two or three wealthy individuals or families, as opposed to private equity, to buy a non-controlling stake in the team.

Manning's name had been bandied about with the likes of his former teammate and Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Strahan, who reportedly teamed up with billionaire Marc Lasry to explore purchasing a piece of the up to 10 percent of the Giants that is up for sale.

"Basically, it's too expensive for me," Manning told CNBC Sport. "These numbers are getting very big. ... A 1 percent stake of something valued at $10 billion - you know, it turns into a very big number."

The Giants' most recent valuations include a $7.3 billion price tag from Forbes and a $7.85 billion estimate from CNBC.

"I love the Giants, and I think it is deserving of that valuation," Manning continued. "There will be people that want to go for it, and I was kind of along for the ride."

Manning had reportedly discussed joining the Strahan-Lasry group but in May cited conflicts with his other business holdings, something he reiterated Wednesday, per CNBC Sport.

"It really was a matter of some complications with the fact that I'm doing broadcasting; I wouldn't be able to talk to the players. I coached in the Pro Bowl. I do a high school football camp where college guys come," Manning said. "There was going to be a lot of conflicts, and it was going to affect my day job, so I kind of had to pull out of the Giants deal."

The No. 1 overall pick in 2004, Manning played 16 seasons in the NFL with the New York Giants. He played 236 regular-season games (234 starts) with the Giants, who acquired the Ole Miss product in a draft-day trade with the the Chargers for No. 4 pick Philip Rivers, and threw for 57,023 yards and 366 touchdowns.

He was passed over in Pro Football Hall of Fame voting in his first time on the ballot.

"But still, obviously I'm here and have access and still very involved in the Giants organization," Manning said.

Manning is a minority owner of Gotham FC of the NWSL.

The Commanders, who formally changed the team name and logo in 2022 and plan to stick with it, reintroduced the uniform concept used from 1981-92 as an alternate option starting this season.

They will debut the vintage look on Nov. 2 against the visiting Seattle Seahawks on "Sunday Night Football." They will wear it again for a Nov. 30 primetime date with the visiting Denver Broncos and at home on Christmas Day vs. the rival Dallas Cowboys.

"We are excited to celebrate Washington's incredible history with these iconic, Super Bowl Era uniforms this season," team president Mark Clouse said in a statement. "Ever since Josh Harris and our ownership group acquired the team back in 2023, they've placed great value in finding ways to connect the past and present and honor those that made the burgundy and gold what it is today.

"These uniforms recognize the most successful era of our franchise -- one that reflects a culture of excellence and encompasses many historical moments and special memories amongst our fanbase. Our coaches, players and the entire organization could not be more excited to celebrate our team's legacy while creating new memories in these uniforms this season."

Washington wore the uniforms during its three Super Bowl victories and Harris, who grew up rooting for the team, said restoring as much of the tradition as possible without returning to the old Native American nickname and logo was part of the marketing plan.

Harris repeated that the franchise is not considering reverting to the former team name despite recent suggestions from President Donald Trump that he wouldn't have changed the name.

An image featuring NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels, tight end Zach Ertz and safety Jeremy Reaves in the new kits was released by the team on Wednesday. The burgundy pants and helmet with three stripes and white jersey tops are most familiar to fans of the bygone era, with a "W" on the helmet above each ear hole where the old logo once was.

Wirfs, 26, had arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday on the right knee he injured last season, per multiple reports.

Wirfs will have to miss at least four games if he begins the campaign on the physically unable to perform list.

A four-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time first-team All-Pro, Wirfs started 16 games in 2024 and has started all 79 of his games since Tampa Bay drafted him 13th overall in 2020.

Wirfs signed a five-year, $140.6 million extension last August. He carries a $11.5 million cap hit in 2025, a figure that jumps to $36.3 million in 2026.

A former coach at Villanova, Tim Rooney joined the Steelers as a scout in 1972 before becoming their director of pro scouting. As reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, he was credited with drafting Hall of Fame linebacker Jack Lambert after escorting then-coach Chuck Noll to watch Lambert at Kent State.

After leaving the Steelers in 1979 to join the Detroit Lions, Rooney was hired by the New York Giants as director of pro personnel in 1985. He remained in that role until 1999 and later returned in a part-time position.

All told, Rooney was part of six Super Bowl-winning teams.

"He was a great guy," Hall of Fame head coach Bill Parcells told the Post-Gazette. "When you're a head coach, you need someone to tell you the truth. Tim was our pro personnel guy, and that was his job.

"We had daily interaction every day talking about the roster. We had a lot of talks and became close. That enhanced our relationship. He understood me, and I understood him."

Prescott, 31, did not play in the final nine games last season and has yet to be given the green light from the Cowboys' medical staff, he said. Dallas was 3-5 at the time of his injury and finished the 2024 season 7-10.

"I'm healthy as I'll be," Prescott told reporters at his youth camp in Southlake, Texas, on Tuesday. "I'll be full go for camp. I'm healthy. Yeah, I think soon here I'll probably get the official sign off from doc, but I'm healthy."

Dallas reports to training camp in Oxnard, Calif., on July 20, where the Cowboys begin to assimilate to new head coach Brian Schottenheimer's system and the fresh faces acquired to fill in around Prescott.

The Cowboys acquired wide receiver George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers, drafted running back Jaydon Blue, signed veteran running backs Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders and shuffled the offensive line.

Perennial Pro Bowl guard Zack Martin retired and the Cowboys invested their first-round pick in Alabama right guard Tyler Booker. There's pressure on the shoulders of left tackle Tyler Guyton, a first-round pick in 2024, to help prevent Prescott from missing time with injury for the third time in six seasons.

After the quarterback pulled his new skill-position cast together in Georgia he said he's "excited as hell" to be the one tasked with keeping all of them happily involved.

"We've just got to continue to grow that and continue to make sure that that's trending the right way," he said.

Norman played for the Dallas Cowboys (1962-70) and San Diego Chargers (1971-73). He was a member of the first Cowboys' team to play in the Super Bowl -- Super Bowl V in 1971, a 16-13 loss to the Baltimore Colts.

Norman caught 124 passes with the Cowboys, including 14 touchdowns, and averaged 13.5 yards per reception. Only three tight ends in team history have averaged more than 13.0 yards per catch with at least 100 career receptions.

During his first seven seasons in the NFL, he served in the Texas Army National Guard. And he was at the forefront of civil rights issues in the 1960s, both in the locker room and in the greater Dallas area.

"We mourn the passing of former tight end and civil rights advocate Pettis Norman," the Cowboys said Monday. "Known for his selfless leadership, commitment to community, and dedication to creating equal opportunity, we were incredibly proud and grateful to share his remarkable story recently."

Part of the story the Cowboys shared was Norman's effort in helping to break down racial barriers on the team. He was one of the players who went to head coach Tom Landry to convince him to stop assigning hotel rooms for road games by race, the team said.

"I tried to do whatever I could do (to) help change the kinds of things that society had operated under for such a long time," Norman said, per the team website.

Norman later became the first Black official at a bank in Dallas. In 1993, he also founded the Dallas Together Forum with an aim of increasing minority hiring and boosting contracts awarded to companies owned by women and minorities.

Norman played in 162 games (122 starts) between the two franchises, making 183 receptions for 2,492 yards with 15 TDs.

The Cincinnati star revealed his level of concern and the lingering emotional toll of the break-in on the latest season of "Quarterback," a documentary streaming on Netflix.

The home Burrow purchased for $7.5 million in 2023 is still listed in his name, but he discussed the reality of having his address made public during an investigation into the episode. The break-in took place one week after Burrow disclosed he was purchasing the Batmobile on a Monday night while the Bengals were visiting the Dallas Cowboys.

"We'll see if I end up moving or not," Burrow said in a conversation with then-defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo in one segment of the show. "Now the whole world knows where I live now. But that hasn't been very fun to deal with."

A security guard and a woman later revealed to be social media influencer Olivia Ponton were present at the time of the Monday night 911 call to police, who were first alerted by the woman's mother of the apparent crisis. The 22-year-old in the home told police she was an employee of Burrow's and was able to share information about missing items.

A grand jury indicted multiple alleged perpetrators connected to what investigators said was a large criminal network targeting professional athletes.

Burrow told "Hard Knocks" and "Quarterback" producers that he canceled the purchase of the showy Batmobile.

"I just get very uncomfortable. My life is very public," he said. "That comes with the job, but there's certain parts of your life that are yours. Your house is one of those."

Weeks later, Cousins felt entirely different about the situation when the Falcons shocked the NFL -- Cousins included -- and used the No. 8 overall pick to select Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Most pundits projected Penix would be selected in the late first round or early second with an average of 25th to 35th overall.

Cousins said on the debut of the latest season of "Quarterback" on Netflix that "it certainly would've affected my decision," knowing the Falcons would be drafting a quarterback that high in 2024. Two picks after the Falcons selected Penix, the Minnesota Vikings used one of their two first-round picks to draft J.J. McCarthy.

Cousins, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, said he felt "a little bit misled" by the Falcons.

"I had no reason to leave Minnesota with how much we loved it there if both teams are going to be drafting a quarterback high," Cousins said on the show. "But I've also learned in 12 years in this league that you're not entitled to anything. It's all about being able to earn your spot and prove yourself."

Cousins said he made the "best decision" he could about his own health last season when, after a 6-3 start, he suffered a shoulder injury and attempted to play through the pain. He admitted on the documentary the move was more about preserving his starting job than self-preservation, fearing he would not reclaim the starting role if he tapped out for a week or two to fully heal.

Instead his performance suffered, Atlanta's offense lagged and head coach Raheem Morris ultimately put Cousins on the pine in favor of Penix.

"I remember reading Drew Brees' book back in 2010 when he first wrote it, how he made the point that he tried to never let his backup see the field -- even if it was somebody who was really no threat. He just felt like you should never do that. Doug Flutie taught him that," Cousins said. "So that was something I always was aware of, that in this league, if you give someone else the chance, if you want to get 'Wally Pipped' and there's Lou Gehrig behind you, that can happen at the time."

Cousins, 36, is now banking $27.5 million this season from Atlanta to be Penix's backup. He said he'll be "an adult" but confessed it's painful to go to work as a reserve.

"I feel sorry for myself and it's hard to do, but that's what you got to do," he said.

A committee in the Kansas state legislature extended a deadline Monday for the NFL and Major League Baseball franchises to accept state financing for new stadiums.

The original deadline came and went on June 30, but it was retroactively extended on Monday. Now the Chiefs and Royals have till June 30, 2026, but the committee is pressing for a decision from the teams by New Year's Eve.

The Chiefs and Royals have long made their homes at Arrowhead Stadium and Kauffman Stadium, respectively, in the same complex in Kansas City, Mo. They are among the oldest venues in their leagues and their leases with Jackson County are up in January 2031.

In June, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed off on legislation that would authorize bonds to pay for up to 50 percent of the cost for the Chiefs and Royals to build or renovate a stadium.

Not to be outdone, Kansas has had an offer on the table of using bonds to cover 70 percent of the cost of a new stadium if either of the teams chooses to relocate.

"Together, we have the opportunity to bring the National Football League to Kansas, anchored by a world-class domed stadium, new team headquarters, a state-of-the-art practice facility, and a vibrant mixed-use and entertainment district," Chiefs president Mark Donovan wrote to Kansas Senate president Ty Masterson when requesting a deadline extension.

The Chiefs previously unveiled renderings for a proposed multimillion-dollar renovation of Arrowhead Stadium. The Royals have said they want to move from Kauffman Stadium, preferably to a new ballpark downtown.

In April 2024, voters in Jackson County rejected a sales tax measure that would have helped pay for Arrowhead renovations and a stadium for the Royals.

Per the report, the former NFL quarterback will remain as a game analyst for the second-string team on "Monday Night Football" with Chris Fowler, Louis Riddick and Laura Rutledge. Orlovsky, 41, will also continue to appear on "NFL Live," "SportsCenter," "Get Up" and "First Take."

Orlovsky's new contract is not final but he is apparently "at the 1-yard line" with the network, per the report.

Before the holiday weekend, the former Detroit Lions QB posted a picture on social media toasting himself and on his Instagram story, he wrote, "Here's to what's next."

He wrote on his X account on Monday: "Gotta keep working. Gotta keep proving yourself. Gotta stay hungry. It's always the journey."

Orlovsky, whose NFL career began in 2005 and lasted until 2017, is a popular figure at ESPN who has apparently shown interest in becoming a coach in the NFL.

"Dan's been talking to some teams and seeing if there's something that interests him and is worthwhile for him," ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter told Pat McAfee in an interview.

In February, Front Office Sports reported that Orlovsky was "exploring his options" regarding potential free agency. Last month, it was reported by The Athletic that Orlovsky would likely return to ESPN.

ESPN declined to comment on Monday's report.

Turpin, 28, was arrested by the Allen (Texas) Police Department on Saturday, according to online records, and booked into the Collin County Jail.

He posted $1,500 bond and was released from custody on Sunday.

Turpin, who signed a three-year, $18 million extension in March, became the first Cowboy with punt, kickoff and receiving touchdowns in the same season in 2024. He finished with a career-high 31 catches for 420 yards and a pair of scores.

A two-time Pro Bowl selection, he led the NFL return average (33.5 yards) in 2024 and took one back 99 yards for a touchdown against the Washington Commanders.

In three seasons with Dallas, Turpin has played in 50 games (two starts) and compiled 44 receptions for 556 yards and five TDs. He has also rushed for 92 yards on 16 carries.

The Houston Texans said Saturday they also were donating that same amount.

As of 11:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, state officials had confirmed at least 59 deaths in Kerr County and acknowledged there were 11 girls missing from Camp Mystic along the Guadalupe River.

A wall of water swept over the area after heavy rainfall saw the Guadalupe River rise 26 feet in less than an hour early Friday morning.

"Our hearts are heavy as we witness the devastation and loss of life caused by the floods in Kerr County and Texas Hill Country, especially for the young girls and their families, as well as all of those lost and their loved ones," the Cowboys said in a statement. "This has been devastating to see and we hold everyone impacted in our thoughts and prayers. Standing side by side with The Salvation Army's critical response, we are also donating $500,000 to provide immediate resources for rescue, relief and long term recovery efforts.

Camp Mystic, in the community of Hunt in Kerr County, is a Christian girls camp that opened in 1926.

Claypool, 26, signed with the Buffalo Bills last offseason but missed the 2024 campaign due to the injury he suffered last August. He was released by the Bills with an injury settlement.

The four-year pro, who was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the 2020 draft, wrote on social media on Friday that he is "the strongest and fastest I've ever been" following a full offseason of recovery and rehab.

"I tore a ligament and a tendon in my second toe and have been rehabbing, working out, and recovering every day for the past year," Claypool posted on Instagram. "I am back to being the strongest and fastest I've ever been and couldn't be more excited to step back out on the field and let my actions speak for themselves.

"I deeply and truly believe that the pieces will align, and I will work my way into the position to show off what's been suppressed these last two years."

In four seasons with the Steelers (2020-22), Chicago Bears (2022-23) and Miami Dolphins (2023), Claypool recorded 175 catches for 2,261 yards and 13 touchdowns in 58 games (32 starts).

As of noon ET on Saturday, rescuers were still searching for more than two dozen children from a girls' camp after a devastating flood killed at least 27 people.

A wall of water swept over the area after heavy rainfall saw the Guadalupe River rise 26 feet in less than an hour.

"We are heartbroken by the loss and damage that our neighbors in the Texas Hill Country have endured," the McNair family, owners of the Texans, said in a statement posted on X. "We are especially devastated to hear about the children who are still missing and we are praying that they are reunited with their families soon. Our hearts will remain with everyone affected and in addition to our donation, we will continue to support the search, rescue and recovery efforts in the coming weeks."

According to officials in Kerrville, Texas, some 27 people remained missing from a Christian summer camp situated along the Guadalupe River.

Braman, 38, was a special-teams standout for the Houston Texans (2011-13) and the Philadelphia Eagles (2014-17), highlighted by a Super Bowl LII championship with the Eagles in his final game.

Since being diagnosed in February, Braman has undergone multiple surgeries during his ongoing treatment in Seattle.

"At Stellato Sports, Bryan Braham has always stood for strength, resilience and leadership," agent Sean Stellato told Houston's KPRC 2. "He is a pillar and a staple of the underdog. Now, in the face of cancer, he embodies those qualities more than ever. If there is one person that I know that can beat cancer, it is Bryan Braman, who I have always considered family. He's in the fight of his life. Please support Bryan and keep him in your prayers."

A GoFundMe page set up to help with his medical expenses had raised more than $65,000 as of Saturday morning.

"With the cancer that Bryan has, which is a VERY rare form of cancer, treatment had the highest chance of success as the cells are reprogrammed to fight this cancer that is within Bryan," wrote Braman's friend William Jones, who set up the GoFundMe page. "His cells did re-infuse themselves and did in fact start reproducing within his bone marrow. At first, the mass did start to shrink, but then the cancer started fighting back. At this point, Bryan has had to start having chemo treatments that are designed for the treatment program Bryan is in. Bryan has had to undergo several surgical procedures.

"The main problem has been that Bryan has not been able to recover from the procedures because of his lowered immunity due to all of these treatments. By the time he was able to recover so he could continue with the chemo, the cancer has grown exponentially faster, and is now growing around his vital organs. The doctors are now concerned because of his treatment, his chemo options are very limited. They have tried all of the various treatment options, and unfortunately, none of them are working against this cancer. But Bryan has not given up. He is looking into other trial treatment programs, and is determined to never give up."

A native of Spokane, Wash., Spokane went undrafted out of West Texas A&M in 2011. He finished his career with 56 tackles, 1.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries in 97 games.

The team announced the contract on Thursday but did not release any financial details.

Khan was named general manager in 2022 but is in his 25th season with the franchise.

"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 said in a team news release.

He has had a busy offseason, adding veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, trading for All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith and navigating the draft. The Steelers selected defensive tackle Derrick Harmon of Oregon with their first-round pick.

"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. "We look forward to continuing that trend that will lead to even more success on the field."

The Steelers currently have 12 selections in the seven-round 2026 NFL Draft, which will be held in Pittsburgh.

Prior to being named general manager, Khan was the team's vice president of football and business operations. He replaced former GM Kevin Colbert.

The Steelers are coming off back-to-back 10-7 seasons. They lost in the wild-card round of the playoffs both years.