Steelers sign Kevin Colbert to five-year extension

First, the Pittsburgh Steelers locked up coach Mike Tomlin to a contract extension.

Now, they have secured director of football operations Kevin Colbert with a five-year contract extension.

Colbert, 53, is heading into his 11th season with the Steelers.

“We are very pleased to announce that Kevin Colbert will remain with the Steelers for at least several more years,” Steelers president Art Rooney II said. “Kevin is without question one of the best in the NFL at his job and we are fortunate that he will continue to lead our football operations into the future.”

A Pittsburgh native, Colbert is a highly-respected executive who has been with the Steelers for two Super Bowl titles, five division titles and six playoff appearances.

“I am very thankful to Art and Mr. Rooney for the opportunity to continue my career with the Pittsburgh Steelers,” Colbert said. “Our organization will be faced with many challenges in the coming season and beyond. I look forward to working with the Rooneys and Coach Tomlin as we pursue our only acceptable goal, a Super Bowl title.”

Colbert is in charge of the Steelers’ player personnel and scouting operations and is the club’s liaison with the NFL office and other NFL teams on football matters.

He served as the Detroit Lions’ pro scouting director from 1990-99. Colbert began his NFL career as a BLESTO scout in 1984 before spending five seasons as a college scout with the Miami Dolphins.

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