Rick Spielman

Rick Spielman
	Spielman in 2014
New York Jets
Position:	Senior football adviser
Personal information
Born:	December 2, 1962; Canton, Ohio, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Career information
High school:	Massillon Washington (Massillon, Ohio)
College:	Southern Illinois
Career history
As a player:
	San Diego Chargers (1987); Detroit Lions (1988);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a staff member / 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; New York Jets (2025–present); Senior football adviser;
	Executive profile at Pro Football Reference
	Executive profile at Pro Football Reference

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