The Giants have requested to interview Vikings offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur, according to ESPN.com’s Jordan Raanan (on Twitter). The Vikings have the ability to block the interview, but they are expected to allow him to pursue this vacancy and the many others that he is in line for. 
Shurmur is already a hot candidate as the Bears, Cardinals, and Lions have already submitted requests to interview him. Last month, the league’s NFL’s Career Development Advisory Panel listed him as one of 12 recommended head coaching candidates. At this point, it seems likely that the Vikings will have to find themselves a new offensive coordinator for 2018.
Shurmer, 52, served as the Browns’ head coach in 2011 and 2012 and finished out with a disappointing 9-23 record. He was also the Eagles’ interim head coach for one game in 2015. His career win/loss record isn’t exactly a selling point, but he also didn’t have a lot to work with in Cleveland. This year, he’s earned another shot by transforming Case Keenum into a quality QB.
Of course, the Giants and other teams looking to hire Shurmur will have to work around the Vikings’ playoff schedule. Minnesota doesn’t start the postseason until January 14th, so he’ll likely have an opportunity to sit down with GM Dave Gettleman & Co. before the divisional round.
Shurmur joins Josh McDaniels and Matt Patricia of the Patriots, Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, and former Broncos assistant head coach Eric Studesville candidates set to interview with the G-Men.