Detroit Lions legend Chris Spielman plays a crucial part in fostering positive and connected culture within the organization.

Spielman has the title of special assistant in Detroit. He’s now going to interview for a different title with a different team. Numerous sources have confirmed that Spielman will interview for the New York Jets vacant GM spot.

Chris Spielman, a special assistant to Lions president Sheila Hamp, is set to interview for the New York Jets general manager position.

Chris Spielman, who played for the Detroit Lions from 1988-1995, is currently a team executive. He helped hire Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes in 2021.

According to a report from 97.1 The Fan radio host Anthony Rothman, Lions special assistant Chris Spielman will interview for the general manager vacancy of the New York Jets. During the season, the Jets made the decision to part ways with general manager Joe Douglas and head coach Robert Saleh.

The report which was cited on social media by ESPN NFL reporter Adam Shefter, comes via Ohio sports radio station host Anthony Rothman.

Spielman, 59, has been the special assistant to the president, CEO & chairperson for the Lions since 2021. He helped Detroit, which finished the 2024 season with a franchise-record 15 wins and the No. 1 seed in the NFC, in hiring general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell.

Chris Spielman, who carries the title of special assistant to the president/CEO and chairperson, will interview for the Jets’ G.M. job. The news was first reported by Anthony Rothman of 97.1 The Fan in Columbus. Spielman previously co-hosted a show on that station.

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