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Rams, Chargers Assistant GMs Interviewing for Head GM Role with Vikings
TL;DR
The Minnesota Vikings are interviewing assistant GMs John McKay from the Rams and Chad Alexander from the Chargers for their head GM position. They have also requested interviews with four other candidates from various NFL teams.
Key points
- Vikings searching for new general manager after firing Kwesi Adofo-Mensah
- Interviews requested with Rams' John McKay and Chargers' Chad Alexander
- Total of six candidates being considered for the GM role
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The Minnesota Vikings are still searching for a new general manager after firing Kwesi Adofo-Mensah in late January. The franchise has reportedly requested interviews with the assistant general managers of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. The Vikings requested interviews with a total of six front office executives across the NFL, including Rams assistant general manager John McKay and Chargers assistant general manager Chad Alexander. According to *The Athletic*, Minnesota also requested interviews with Terrance Gray of the Buffalo Bills, Nolan Teasley of the Seattle Seahawks, RJ Gillen of the San Francisco 49ers and Dave Ziegler of the Tennessee Titans. Except for Ziegler, none of the five other candidates have ever served as a general manager for an NFL team.
**McKay**
The Vikings requested an interview with Rams assistant general manager John McKay for their GM job, per source.
McKay — son of longtime NFL exec Rich McKay and grandson of the late coach John McKay — is in his 10th season in L.A., where he worked with Kevin O’Connell. pic.twitter.com/pD1PWUIhR3
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) May 7, 2026 McKay has spent 10 total years working for the Rams and was the franchise’s director of pro scouting for four years before earning a promotion to assistant GM in 2025. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell was the Rams’ offensive coordinator for two seasons in 2020 and 2021. He helped Los Angeles win Super Bowl LVI three days before becoming Minnesota’s head coach. Therefore, McKay and O’Connell are familiar with each other, which could help McKay’s chances of getting hired.
Q&A
Who are the candidates being interviewed for the Vikings GM position?
The Vikings are interviewing John McKay from the Rams and Chad Alexander from the Chargers, along with four other candidates.
What is John McKay's background in the NFL?
John McKay has spent 10 years with the Rams, including four years as their director of pro scouting before becoming assistant GM.
Which teams have shown interest in Chad Alexander as a GM?
Chad Alexander has been interviewed by the Raiders, Jaguars, and Dolphins for GM positions prior to the Vikings' interest.
