ESPN analyst to interview for Steelers GM job
The Pittsburgh Steelers are searching for a new general manager with longtime executive Kevin Colbert getting set to retire, and Louis Riddick is once again in the mix.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Riddick is scheduled to interview with the Steelers.
The #Steelers are scheduled to interview ESPN commentator Louis Riddick for their vacant GM job, sources say. He last worked in the NFL as the #Eagles Director of Pro Personnel in 2013.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 8, 2022
Riddick has been an analyst in ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” booth for the past two seasons. He last worked in an NFL front office as the director of pro personnel with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013. Riddick began with the Eagles as a scout in 2008 and was with the team until 2013. He worked in Washington’s front office prior to that.
While he is likely content with his current ESPN gig, Riddick has interviewed for a number of GM jobs in recent years. The 52-year-old was linked to at least four teams a year ago.
Colbert has been the GM in Pittsburgh since 2000. He recently announced he will retire, though he is planning to remain with the team through the draft.
Photo: Nov 21, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin reacts before the Steelers play against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
