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The Minnesota Vikings are expanding their search for a new general manager after Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's exit, interviewing several NFL executives. Candidates include Dave Ziegler, Chad Alexander, John McCay, and RJ Gillen.
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The Minnesota Vikings are aggressively expanding their search for a new general manager following the departure of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. According to Adam Schefter, Minnesota has requested interviews with several respected NFL executives, including Rams John McCay, Tennessee Titans assistant general manager Dave Ziegler, Los Angeles Chargers assistant general manager Chad Alexander, and San Francisco 49ers assistant general manager RJ Gillen.
The wide-ranging search reflects the importance of this hire for a Vikings organization attempting to remain competitive in the stacked NFC North while navigating several major roster decisions in the coming years.
Each candidate brings a different background and organizational philosophy.
Ziegler is perhaps the most recognizable name among the group because of his previous experience as the general manager of the Las Vegas Raiders. Before his time in Las Vegas, Ziegler developed a strong reputation with the New England Patriots, where he worked closely with Bill Belichick in personnel and scouting roles. His experience running an NFL front office could make him an appealing option for Minnesota. 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.
Alexander has steadily become one of the NFL's most respected personnel executives during his time with the Chargers. He has extensive scouting experience and has been heavily involved in roster construction throughout his NFL career. Around the league, Alexander is viewed as a strong evaluator with deep connections across scouting departments.
The candidates include Dave Ziegler, Chad Alexander, John McCay, and RJ Gillen.
The article does not specify the reasons for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's departure from the Vikings.
The new general manager will play a crucial role in navigating significant roster decisions as the Vikings aim to remain competitive in the NFC North.
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Meanwhile, Gillen has emerged as a rising executive within the 49ers organization. San Francisco's front office has become one of the NFL's gold standards for roster building, player development, and long-term sustainability, making executives tied to the 49ers increasingly attractive candidates across the league.
Minnesota's search also signals the organization may be prioritizing a balance between analytics, traditional scouting, and proven roster-building experience. Adofo-Mensah helped modernize aspects of the Vikings' decision-making process, but the next general manager will also inherit a roster that faces important financial and personnel decisions.
The Vikings still possess a talented core and remain positioned to compete in the NFC North, making the opening one of the league's more attractive front-office opportunities. For now, Minnesota appears committed to conducting a thorough evaluation process of executives from several successful organizations across the NFL.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Vikings target experienced executives in GM replacement hunt