Chargers conclude interview with Ian Cunningham for general manager opening

Ian Cunningham is a rising star.

The Chargers on Sunday confirmed they have interviewed Ian Cunningham for their general manager position.

Cunningham, 38, finished his second season as the assistant general manager with the Bears.

Before his time with Chicago, Cunningham was the director of college scouting with the Eagles in 2017. He was then promoted to assistant director of player personnel in 2019 before becoming their director of player personnel.

Cunningham started his time in the NFL ranks with the Ravens for nine seasons, starting from player personnel assistant to area scout.

Cunningham has a football-playing background as he was an offensive lineman at the University of Virginia from 2003-07, starting 31 career games. He signed with the Chiefs as a rookie free agent in 2008.