The Miami Dolphins will interview Detroit Lions senior personnel executive Brian Xanders for the team's open general manager position, according to a report by ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

The Lions hired Xanders, the former Denver Broncos general manger, last January. He was tasked with building an internal scouting database to help the team evaluate draft and free agent talent, as well as upcoming opponents.

Xanders also brought a new voice, with 20 years of front of experience, to the team's decision-making process.

After the 2013 draft, Lions general manager Martin Mayhew said Xanders' addition didn't alter who the team selected, but said the flow of information during the process was accelerated because of the new scouting database.

Mayhew did credit Xanders for altering the Lions' approach to signing undrafted free agents. Detroit landed a pair of standouts, tight end Joseph Fauria and LaAdrian Waddle, through that process.

The Dolphins fired GM Jeff Ireland after the team's disappointing 8-8 finish this season. Ireland was with the Dolphins for six years. The club went 11-5 in his first season with the organization, but missed the postseason each of the past five years.

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