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Falcons Request Josh Williams Interview for President of Football as Dolphins Pursue 49ers Executives for GM

The parallel searches highlight the league’s demand for talent developed in San Francisco.

Overview

  • Atlanta requested permission to meet with 49ers director of scouting and football operations Josh Williams for its newly created president of football role, per multiple reports.
  • Miami requested GM interviews with Williams as well as 49ers assistant GM RJ Gillen and vice president of player personnel Tariq Ahmad, according to NFL Network reporting.
  • The Falcons expanded their slate with Panthers executive VP Brandt Tilis set to interview and a request in for Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham.
  • Reports indicate Matt Ryan remains the apparent frontrunner in Atlanta, making outside candidates such as Williams longer shots as the process continues without a finalized hire.
  • Williams has spent 14–15 years with the 49ers overseeing pro and college scouting, player development support and contract work, and he was a Jaguars GM finalist last offseason.