ESPN’s Louis Riddick Among Candidates For Falcons’ GM Job

Jeff Schultz of The Athletic reports that ESPN analyst and former director of pro personnel for Washington and Philadelphia Louis Riddick is among the list of candidates for the Falcons’ GM vacancy.

Jason La Canfora reported last week that the Falcons would like to speak with former Texans GM Rick Smith for their opening at general manager. 

Riddick, 51, finished his playing career in 2001 and later took a job with Washington as a pro scout. He worked his way up to director of pro personnel before joining the Eagles as a pro scout in 2008.

Riddick once again managed to work his way up to director of pro personnel in Philadelphia before he was relieved of his duties in 2013. He has spent the past several years working as an ESPN analyst.

The 49ers interviewed Riddick for their GM vacancy before they hired Kyle Shanahan and paired him with John Lynch. Riddick was also connected to the Chiefs’ GM job and later interviewed for the Giants’ GM job that ultimately went to Dave Gettleman. 

We’ll have more regarding the Falcons’ GM search as the news is available.