The Minnesota Vikings have officially requested interviews with RJ Gillen and Dave Ziegler for their vacant general manager position, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The requests represent the initial steps in the team's search for new front-office leadership.
RJ Gillen currently serves as the assistant general manager for the San Francisco 49ers, where he has been instrumental in scouting and roster construction for one of the NFC's most consistent contenders. Dave Ziegler is currently the assistant general manager for the Tennessee Titans. Ziegler brings significant executive experience to the process, having previously served as the general manager of the Las Vegas Raiders and holding high-level scouting roles with the New England Patriots.
The Vikings are expected to meet with several candidates as they look to fill the vacancy. Both Gillen and Ziegler have emerged as top names in this cycle due to their extensive backgrounds in talent evaluation and front-office management. These requests are among the first reported as Minnesota begins its formal interview process.
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