The Los Angeles Chargers have interviewed Dawn Aponte for their vacant general manager position, potentially making her the second woman in NFL history to hold such a role at the team level. Aponte, currently serving as the NFL's chief football administrative officer, has extensive league experience and a background in football operations and administration. Her interview reflects a growing trend of diversity in NFL leadership, with other female football executives also making strides in the league.
The Chargers have completed an interview with NFL executive Dawn Aponte for their General Manager position, as they seek to replace Tom Telesco. Aponte, currently the NFL’s chief football administration officer, has extensive experience in the league, previously working for the Dolphins, Browns, and Jets. Several other candidates have also interviewed for the position, including Chargers interim G.M. JoJo Wooden, Giants assistant G.M. Brandon Brown, Bills director of player personnel Terrance Gray, Bears assistant G.M. Ian Cunningham, Saints assistant G.M. Jeff Ireland, and Ravens director of player personnel Joe Hortiz.
Dawn Aponte, the Chief Football Administrative Officer for the NFL, is being considered for the general manager position with the Chargers. With over three decades of experience in the NFL, she has held prominent roles with the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets, and has been a speaker at the NFL's Women's Careers in Football Forum. Aponte is also a member of the New York State Bar and has an extensive education background in accounting, finance, and law.
The Chargers are interviewing Dawn Aponte for the General Manager position after firing Tom Telesco during the regular season. Aponte, currently the NFL’s chief football administration officer, previously worked for the Dolphins and held executive positions with the Browns and Jets. Several other candidates have also interviewed for the position.
