The former Minnesota Vikings top executive won't be overstepping the current leaders of the front office in New York.

Former Vikings general manager Rick Spielman, who assisted the Jets in their searches for a GM and head coach, is joining the franchise as a senior adviser.

Rick Spielman helped the New York Jets find their new coach and general manager. Now, he’ll be part of their revamped front office.

Rick Spielman has joined the front office of the New York Jets. Spielman, 62, was hired in a new position created which is called a senior football advisor. Considering the unknowns… what exactly Spielman does for the team is a pretty good question right about now.

The Jets have hired Rick Spielman as a senior advisor in their front office after he was a helped their hiring cycle with The 33rd team