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Vikings launch search for new General Manager
TL;DR
The Minnesota Vikings have officially begun their search for a new General Manager after firing Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Owners Mark and Zygi Wilf announced the process will be thorough and led by a small internal advisory committee with assistance from TurnkeyZRG.
Key points
- Vikings fired General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.
- Search for a new GM has officially begun.
- Owners Mark and Zygi Wilf are leading the search process.
- TurnkeyZRG is assisting in the search.
- Focus on finding a leader with strong communication skills.
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After the Vikings made the belated decision to fire G.M. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah beyond the normal post-season pink-slip window, the Vikings did not embark on a search to hire a new General Manager.
They are now.
Owners Mark and Zygi Wilf have announced that the process has begun.
"With the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, our search for the next general manager of the Minnesota Vikings is underway," the Wilfs said in a statement. "This will be a thorough and deliberate process led by ownership, with support from a small internal advisory committee of senior leaders. We have also engaged respected firm TurnkeyZRG to assist in conducting a wide-ranging search that includes experienced football executives, emerging candidates, and individuals with diverse professional backgrounds.
"Our focus is to identify a decisive leader with a clear vision for team building, strong communication skills, and the ability to build alignment across an organization. Out of respect for all involved, we do not intend to publicly announce candidates and will provide further comment when the search is complete."
Even if they won't be publicly announcing candidates, any requests made for permission to speak to employees currently working for other teams inevitably will be leaked to the media.
Without a G.M., Vikings executive V.P. of football operations Rob Brzezinski led the draft and free agency process. He could potentially be a candidate to assume the G.M. role.
The overriding question is whether coach Kevin O'Connell will emerge from the process with greater influence over the roster. That will make the specific terms of the G.M. job critical — and it will potentially impact Minnesota's ability to interview and hire candidates under contract with other teams.
Either way, the search has begun for a new General Manager in Minnesota. At a minimum, they'll need someone who will work well with O'Connell and the coaching staff.
Alignment is the key. With it, a team has a chance. Without it, a team has no shot.
Q&A
Why did the Vikings fire General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah?
The Vikings made the decision to fire Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, indicating a need for a new direction.
Who is leading the search for the new Vikings General Manager?
The search is being led by team owners Mark and Zygi Wilf, with support from a small internal advisory committee and assistance from the firm TurnkeyZRG.
What qualities are the Vikings looking for in their new General Manager?
The Vikings are seeking a decisive leader with a clear vision for team building, strong communication skills, and the ability to foster alignment within the organization.