Steelers to interview ESPN analyst Louis Riddick for GM job

The search for a new general manager in Pittsburgh has led the team to Louis Riddick. The ESPN analyst is scheduled for an interview (Twitter link via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network).

The 52-year-old began his front office career as a scout in Washington in 2001. He spent seven years there, then an additional six with the Eagles. The final four seasons of that time, in which he was Philadelphia’s director of pro personnel, represent his most senior job title. He has been out of the NFL since 2013, most recently working as an analyst on "Monday Night Football." Last offseason, though, he received GM interest from the Lions, Texans and Jaguars.

A Pennsylvania native, Riddick played college football at Pitt, so he would certainly represent a hometown candidate to replace Kevin Colbert. He will be the fourth external candidate to interview for the role, though there are no details on when the sitdown will take place.

Here is where the Steelers’ GM search stands so far:

• Ryan Cowden, vice president of player personnel (Titans): Interviewed by 2/4
• Ed Dodds, assistant general manager (Colts): Interviewed by 2/4
• Omar Khan, vice president of football and business administration (Steelers): Mentioned as candidate
• Louis Riddick, former director of pro personnel (Eagles): Scheduled to interview
• JoJo Wooden, director of player personnel (Chargers): Interviewed by 2/4