Among the candidates the Minnesota Vikings want to interview for their vacant general manager post is Detroit Lions assistant general manager Ray Agnew.
The revised list also includes Denver Broncos assistant general manager Reed Burckhardt and Miami Dolphins assistant general manager Kyle Smith.
Agnew, 58, joined the Lions in 2021.
The New England Patriots picked him with the 10th overall selection in the first round of the 1990 NFL Draft.
The former defensive tackle spent five seasons with the New England Patriots before signing a contract with the New York Giants.
Before retiring, he played for the St. Louis Rams from 1998 to 2000.
He worked as the Rams’ Pro Personnel Director from 2017 to 2020. Agnew has served as general manager Brad Holmes’ right-hand man since the start of his career in Motown.
Last season, the front office staff executive was asked what it was like to stay with the Lions despite so many changes on the coaching team.
“When you succeed, that will happen. (New York Jets Head Coach Aaron Glenn) AG and (Chicago Bears Head Coach) Ben (Johnson) are both very excellent coaches, according to Agnew. But, man, I’m a huge fan of (Lions Defensive Coordinator) Kelvin Sheppard, so I have no reservations. Shepp, I admired him as a player and as a coach. He is demanding. Our defense will be forceful. And the dude is an excellent coach, man. He improves his players.
Love the action. And (Former Offensive Coordinator John Morton) Johnny Mo, we know Johnny Mo. Johnny Mo is a creative, aggressive play caller. We’re looking forward to working with them. I’m a big fan of (Lions Run Game Coordinator/Defensive Line) Kacy Rodgers as a D-Line coach, so I’m thrilled. It was fascinating for me to stay around and watch new coaches come in and see the organization grow. ”
After four years with the group, Minnesota decided to dismiss Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.
We are committed to building a winning football team and ensuring long-term success for our supporters, according to Vikings team president Mark Wilf. At the same time, we carefully and methodically consider the implications of all decisions.
