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Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren candidate for NFL executive job, per report
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Kevin Warren could reportedly be making the jump from college football back into the NFL.
According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Warren is a strong candidate for the vacant President/CEO position with the Chicago Bears. Per the reports, the B1G commissioner has interviewed in person with the team, and is among a select few finalists for the position.
Sources: Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren has emerged as a top candidate to be the next President/CEO of the Chicago Bears. He’s interviewed in person for the job and is considered among the final candidates. The process is expected to wrap up in the upcoming weeks.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) December 29, 2022
The position with the Bears would be a return to the NFL for Warren, who was previously an executive with the Vikings. Warren spent over fourteen years in Minnesota, including a stint as the chief operating officer with the organization. Prior to landing in Minneapolis, Warren spent time with the Rams and Lions.
In 2020, Warren succeeded Jim Delany as B1G Commissioner. In that two years, Warren oversaw the expansion of the B1G to include USC and UCLA in 2024, while also bringing in a $7 billion media rights and distribution deal for the conference.
The Bears President/CEO search is expected to conclude in the next several weeks.
