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Steelers GM's Draft Call to USC Receiver Sparks NFL Review

4/26/2026

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Khan Calls Lemon

On April 25, 2026, Steelers GM Omar Khan called USC receiver Makai Lemon while the Eagles selected him at No. 20, prompting a possible rule breach as the Dallas Cowboys were on the clock.
Former Eagles executive Jake Rosenberg warned on X that the Steelers could face NFL discipline for the phone call.
NFL insider Mike Florio said the league will review the incident the week after the draft ends.

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Eagles Trade Up

The Eagles traded their No. 23 overall pick and a future fourth-rounder to Dallas to move up to No. 20 and select Makai Lemon.
The move supports an offensive overhaul that adds receivers Dontayvion Wicks, Marquise “Hollywood” Brown and Elijah Moore after A.J. Brown’s departure.
GM Howie Roseman acquired a compensatory fifth-round pick, swapped selections with Minnesota and Dallas, and set Day 3 picks at 178, 197 and 244 with five-minute clocks for rounds 4-6.

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Khan Calls Lemon

On April 25, 2026, Steelers GM Omar Khan called USC receiver Makai Lemon while the Eagles selected him at No. 20, prompting a possible rule breach as the Dallas Cowboys were on the clock.
Former Eagles executive Jake Rosenberg warned on X that the Steelers could face NFL discipline for the phone call.
NFL insider Mike Florio said the league will review the incident the week after the draft ends.

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