• According to a report from Scotty Stirling in the Tribune, the team had begun a major reorganization at the top following the resignation of general manager and co-owner Chet Soda
• Per the report, Ed McGah, Robert Osborne, and Wayne Valley had taken more dominant roles, with McGah being installed as interim president and Bud Hastings named as the interim general manager
• The team's 3rd round draft pick, linebacker Myron Pottios out of Notre Dame, signed with the Steelers