Rick Spielman

Rick Spielman
	Spielman in 2014
Personal information
Born:	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 Pro Football Reference
	Executive profile at Pro Football Reference

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]

^ "Vikings Name Rick Spielman General Manager". vikings.com. January 3, 2012. Retrieved January 3, 2012.
^ Tomasson, Chris (August 5, 2015). "NFL: Canton will set memories in motion for Spielman". West Central Tribune.