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Williams was previously reported to be one of five finalists for the vacancy left by Trent Baalke. He is the first of the five to complete an in-person interview, meaning the Jags won’t be making a decision for at least a few days, if not longer. Williams worked his way up the ranks in San Francisco as a scout before being promoted to his current role last offseason. He has been with the 49ers for nearly 14 years in total.

According to Walters, those candidates include Josh Williams and James Gladstone, who are directors of scouting for the 49ers and Rams, respectively. Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham is also a finalist, as is Packers’ VP of player personnel, Jon-Eric Sullivan. Perhaps the most interesting finalist on this list is Jaguars interim GM Ethan Waugh, who has familiarity with those in the building but also worked closely with former GM Trent Baalke, whose firing appeared to have a direct impact on head coach Liam Coen’s willingness to join the team. Walters reports the Jaguars are expected to make a decision on GM by the end of the week.

The Jaguars are trying to lock down their general manager position after hiring Liam Coen as head coach. After Buccaneers assistant GM Mike Greenberg withdrew from consideration, Jacksonville has now requested to interview Williams, who has been with the 49ers for 14 years in various scouting roles. He just finished his first season as director of scouting and football operations for the 49ers and is now in consideration to step into a general manager position for the Jaguars.