Former Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew has drawn the interest of The Washington Football Team.
According to Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post, Washington has officially requested permission from the San Francisco 49ers to interview Mayhew for their open GM position; Mayhew currently serves as San Francisco’s VP of player personnel.
The Washington Football Team has requested to interview 49ers VP of player personnel Martin Mayhew for its GM job, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) January 12, 2021
Mayhew held the role of GM for the Lions from 2008 through 2015. He joined the team front office in 2001, and was promoted to acting general manager after the dismissal of the maligned Matt Millen.
Following a 1-7 start to the 2015 season, Mayhew was fired by Detroit and was soon hired by the New York Giants as director of football operations/special projects.
