Stability has been the name of the game in Pittsburgh in recent decades, not only in the win column and on the sidelines, but in the front office, as well.Days after the Steelers inked an extension for only their third head coach since 1969, they gave the same security to their G.M., Kevin Colbert, who they extended through 2018. He, like Mike Tomlin, had been signed originally through next season.
"I am happy to announce that we have extended Kevin Colbert's contract for two additional years," Steelers president Art Rooney II said in a team statement. "Kevin's work and footprint on our football operations have been a key factor in our success. We are excited Kevin will continue to lead our personnel department for at least the next three years."
A native of Pittsburgh, Colbert grew up along the Ohio River, not far from where Heinz Field stands today. An almunus of North Catholic High School, he was named the franchise's first-ever general manager in 2010 after spending 11 years as the Director of Football Operations.
"I am truly grateful to Art and Mr. Rooney for the opportunity to continue my career with the Pittsburgh Steelers," Colbert said. "It is with great anticipation that we enter into the 2015 season in pursuit of another Super Bowl championship."
The Steelers acquired two of those during his 15 years with the program, along with 11 winning seasons, and a third appearance in the big game.
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