MOBILE, Ala. - The Eagles interviewed Steelers pro scout coordinator Brandon Hunt for their top personnel vacancy this week at the Senior Bowl, an NFL source said.
Steelers president Art Rooney told Pittsburgh reporters that his team granted the Eagles permission to talk with the 35-year-old Hunt. The scout met with Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie and vice president of football operations Howie Roseman on Wednesday.
Lurie announced last week that the Eagles would begin their search for a "personnel head." It's unclear what title the scout will hold and what kind of authority he will have. It could depend ultimately upon whom they can attract, although it is likely Roseman, who helped select new coach Doug Pederson and has already been making personnel decisions, will remain in charge.