Chris Spielman is a Lions legend from his days playing linebacker for the team. He’s built upon that legendary status by being an integral behind-the-scenes piece of Detroit’s emergence into a 2-time NFC North champion.
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.
Spielman will be interviewing, at least in part, with his younger brother Rick Spielman, who is part of the 33rd Team group that is conducting New York’s search. Back when the Lions changed regimes following the 2020 season, Spielman was not interested in being the Lions GM, choosing instead to work with owner Sheila Hamp and the front office in a largely undefined role.
The Jets are interviewing several candidates for both GM and their head coaching vacancy.