According to ESPN reporter Pete Thamel, former Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert is headed back to college. Thamel is reporting that Colbert is joining the Colorado State University football program as a consultant.

Colorado State reportedly added a former NFL executive to navigate college football's changes. According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Colorado State hired ex-Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert as a consultant.

The NIL-era of college sports has caused many universities across the country to reshape their football programs from the top down. Colorado State University is latest to do so. According to ESPN's Pete Thamel,

After a few years away from football, former Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert has landed a new gig, but this one will be with a college football program, where he'll serve as a consultant.

Colorado State is bringing on former Pittsburgh Steelers GM Kevin Colbert as a consultant, part of the school’s push to stay at the forefront for the new era of college football

The latest round of speculation started after the Hurricanes acquired Mikko Rantanen in a blockbuster trade on Friday, fueling "baseless rumors," as labeled by The Athletic's Josh Yohe, that the Avalanche might be positioning themselves to acquire Crosby.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert is joining the staff at Colorado State University to become a consultant, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Colbert was the Steelers' general manager for over 20 years and retired three years ago when Omar Khan took over his duties.

The 68-year-old Colbert stepped down as Steelers GM in 2022 after holding the position since 2000. Prior to his time with the Steelers, Colbert served as a scout with the Detroit Lions from 1990-99.

But when a stretch of eight Metropolitan Division games out of nine ended on Thursday night, the Flyers’ 3-0 loss to the visiting New York Islanders left Philadelphia’s record at 3-4-1 for that key segment.

Colorado State is bringing on former Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert as a consultant, part of the school’s push

Penguins' captain Sidney Crosby was named captain of Team Canada on Thursday afternoon. His alternate captains will be Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar.