Rick Spielman

Rick Spielman

Spielman in 2014
Personal information
Born:	(1962-12-02) December 2, 1962 (age 61) Canton, Ohio, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Career information
High school:	Massillon Washington (Massillon, Ohio)
College:	Southern Illinois
Position:	Linebacker
Career history
As a player:
San Diego Chargers (1987)* Detroit Lions (1988)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As an executive:
Detroit Lions (1990–1996) Scout Chicago Bears (1997–1999) Director of pro personnel Miami Dolphins (2000–2001) Vice president of player personnel Miami Dolphins (2002–2003) Senior vice president of football operations Miami Dolphins (2004) General manager Minnesota Vikings (2006–2011) Vice president of player personnel Minnesota Vikings (2012–2021) General manager
Executive profile at PFR

Richard Spielman (born December 2, 1962) is an American football executive. He was the general manager of the Miami Dolphins in 2004 and the Minnesota Vikings from 2012 to 2022.^[1] He formerly worked for ESPN on NFL Live. Spielman is the older brother of Chris Spielman, former Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills linebacker.^[2]