Report: Detroit Lions will interview ESPN analyst Louis Riddick for general manager job
Updated Dec 16, 2020;
Posted Dec 16, 2020
ESPN insider Louis Riddick is seen at the NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, January 27, 2019, in Orlando, FL. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)AP
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ALLEN PARK The Detroit Lions will interview current Monday Night Football analyst Louis Riddick for their general manager position, ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen report.
Riddick will interview for the open job in Houston on Wednesday and then in Detroit on Friday. He’s most recognizable for his time during draft season and on Monday nights on the worldwide leader. But it’s worth noting he comes with more than a decade of scouting and experience within pro personnel departments in Washington and Philadelphia. He also played safety in the league for six years for the Falcons, Browns and Raiders.
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Live updates recap: Detroit Lions introduce new full-time special assistant Chris Spielman
Updated Dec 15, 2020;
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ALLEN PARK Chris Spielman, the new assistant to Detroit Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp and team president Rod Wood, will address reporters for the first time Tuesday afternoon.
Spielman is expected to be joined by Wood at the 3 p.m. media availability. This post will update with key quotes, announcements and clarifications once the virtual press conference begins.
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