The New York Jets have sensationally interviewed ESPN broadcaster and former NFL star Louis Riddick over their vacant general manager role.
Joe Douglas was fired back in November, midway through another miserable campaign for Aaron Rodgers and Co.
Owner Woody Johnson is leading the search for his replacement and, on Thursday, New York announced that they had spoken to Riddick over the role.
The 55-year-old, a former safety who spent seven seasons in the NFL, currently works as an analyst on NFL and college football.
As a player, Riddick was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1991 NFL draft. He went on to play for the Falcons, Browns and Raiders.
Since hanging up his cleats, Riddick has had experience working in the front office of NFL teams.
He began as a pro scout with the Washington Commanders in 2001 before being promoted to director of pro personnel a few years later.
Riddick moved to the Philadelphia Eagles as a scout in 2008 before working as assistant director of pro personnel and director of pro personnel.
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