As expected, JoJo Wooden got an opportunity to interview for the Chargers GM gig. The team announced that they’ve interviewed their interim GM for the full-time job.
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After Tom Telesco was fired in December, Wooden took over as general manager for the rest of the season. The executive spent the previous decade as the Chargers Director of Player Personnel, with Wooden overseeing the college and pro scouting departments. Prior to his stint with the Chargers, Wooden spent 16 years with the Jets, working his way up from a personnel assistant to assistant director of player personnel.
While Wooden has yet to add the full-time general manager title to his resume, this isn’t the first time he’s generated interest for the role. Wooden previously interviewed for GM openings with the Steelers, Commanders, and Bears.
Wooden is the eighth candidate for the open Chargers GM gig, with the executive joining the following executives:
- Brandon Brown, assistant general manager (Giants): Interviewed 1/11
- Ian Cunningham, assistant general manager (Bears): Interview requested
- Terrance Gray, vice president of player personnel (Bills): Interview requested
- Jeff Ireland, assistant general manager (Saints): To interview
- Jeff King, co-director of player personnel (Bears): To interview
- Will McClay, vice president of player personnel (Cowboys): Interview requested
- Adam Peters, assistant general manager (49ers): Interview requested