When Can the Detroit Lions Interview Ed Dodds, Mike Borgonzi?

Read more on the NFL rule change that will govern when the Detroit Lions can interview candidates for general manager employed by other teams.

The Detroit Lions have conducted a series of interviews to find their next general manager, including with Louis Riddick, Thomas Dimitroff, Scott Pioli, and Rick Smith. 

Teams still cannot interview general manager candidates who are currently employed by another NFL team until the end of the regular season.

The day after the NFL regular season ends is January 4th, 2021. 

At that point, in-person interviews may begin for the general manager or head coaching candidates who are either not employed by an NFL team or are with a team that is not in the postseason.

Virtual interviews can begin of any candidate and those requests cannot be denied. 

If the candidate’s team is eliminated from the playoffs, in-person interviews may begin and those requests cannot be denied, either. 

During his time as a senior executive of player personnel with the Seattle Seahawks, Ed Dodds was credited with having drafted quarterback Russell Wilson and with having been the instrumental force behind the "Legion of Boom." 

Mike Borgonzi is highly regarded as a solid talent evaluator who has aided the Chiefs in producing very impressive draft classes.

Among the impactful players selected by the Chiefs during his time in Kansas City: Patrick Mahomes (2017), Clyde Edwards Helaire (2020), Marcus Peters (2015), Eric Fisher (2013) and Dee Ford (2014).

The new rule allowing virtual interviews during the regular season (up to 2 hours long) applies to head coaching vacancies only. Restrictions apply to other positions. No in-person interviews permitted as long as the hiring club or candidate’s club is still playing. A breakdown: pic.twitter.com/3T2MNDJiqI

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 22, 2020

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