The Detroit Lions will be interviewing ESPN analyst Louis Riddick for the team's general manager at the end of this week, according to multiple reports.
Prior to joining ESPN in 2013, Riddick worked in the personnel departments for the Washington Football Team and the Philadelphia Eagles. He started as a pro scout before climbing to the director pro personnel with both franchises.
At ESPN, he's worked in various roles, from color analyst during broadcast to his most-recent focus, covering the NFL Draft for the network.
It wouldn't be unusual for a team to target a broadcaster to run the franchise.