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Report: Washington to interview Chargers, Falcons execs for GM vacancy

Report: WFT to interview Chargers, Falcons execs for GM job originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington

The Washington Football Team has reportedly requested permission to interview two longtime NFL executives for the club’s vacant general manager position, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

The first is Falcons executive Nick Polk, who just completed his 18th season with the organization. Polk has served as Atlanta’s Director of Football Operations for the past 13 years.

In Atlanta, Polk worked closely alongside former Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff regarding contracts and salary cap management, according to the team’s website.

A second executive Washington is reportedly set to interview is Los Angeles Chargers Director of Player Personnel, JoJo Wooden.

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Wooden, who joined the Chargers organization in 2013, is in charge of overseeing Los Angeles’ pro and college scouting departments, per the team’s website. Before heading out west in 2013, Wooden spent 12 years as a member of the New York Jets’ front office, including the last six seasons as their Assistant Director of Player Personnel.

The two longtime executives join a pair of other candidates reportedly linked to the position: Tennessee Titans executive Ryan Cowden and San Francisco 49ers’ Senior VP of Player Personnel Martin Mayhew.

Here are the important 2023 NFL offseason dates fans should know

Important 2023 NFL offseason dates fans should know originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe NFL is currently in the thick of its offseason, but there are still plenty of key dates to circle before the 2023 season kicks off on September 7.Here are important offseason dates to know...2023 NFL Offseason Key DatesMarch 13-15: NFL teams are permitted to begin negotiating with prospective free agents, but no deals can be signed just yet.March 15: New league year begins at 4 p.m. Free agents are now permitted to sign contracts with clubs.March 26-29: Annual league meetings in PhoenixApril 3: Teams with new head coaches (Carolina, Denver, Houston, Indianapolis and Arizona) can begin offseason workout programsApril 17: Teams with returning head coaches can begin offseason workout programsApril 26-29: 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City May 2: Deadline to exercise fifth-year options on first-round picks from the 2020 NFL DraftMay 5-8 or May 12-15: Teams can hold three-day rookie camps for draft picks and undrafted free agentsMay 22: First day of OTAs for select teams. Clubs are allowed to hold 10 total on-field practices, but no live contact is allowed.May 22-24: NFL spring league meetingsJune 6: Start of mandatory minicamp for select teams. Clubs are allowed to have three mandatory practices.July 17: Deadline for teams with franchise-tagged players to sign a long-term contract extension. Teams are not allowed to re-engage in negotiations with a franchise player after this date until the conclusion of the 2023 season.August 3-6: NFL kickoff weekend in Canton, OhioSeptember 7: Opening game of the 2023 NFL regular season
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