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.

Promoted

Bud Hastings, interim general manager
Ed McGah, interim team president

Draft choice signed by NFL team

Myron Pottios, linebacker, by the Steelers