Vikings reportedly request interview with Lions assistant GM Ray Agnew

TL;DR

The Minnesota Vikings have requested to interview Lions assistant GM Ray Agnew for their vacant GM position. Agnew has been a key figure in the Lions' front office since 2021.

Key points

Minnesota Vikings request to interview Ray Agnew
Agnew is assistant GM for the Detroit Lions
He has been with the Lions since 2021
Previously worked with the Los Angeles Rams
Agnew is a Super Bowl-winning former player

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The Chicago Bears took one of the Detroit Lions' prized assistants and made him head coach, and now another NFC North team could be looking at the Lions' front office for help building its roster.

The Minnesota Vikings have requested permission to interview Lions assistant general manager Ray Agnew for their vacant GM job, NFL Network reported Tuesday, May 12.

Detroit Lions assistant general manager Ray Agnew watches warmup ahead of the Washington Commanders game at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

Agnew has been general manager Brad Holmes' top lieutenant in the Lions front office since the two came to Detroit from the Los Angeles Rams in 2021. He spent four seasons as director of pro scouting with the Rams in 2017-20 and was a Super Bowl-winning defensive tackle as a player.

The Vikings fired Kwesi Adofo Mensah as GM after missing the playoffs with a 9-8 record last season but swept the season series with the Lions.

The Vikings are reportedly considering nine external candidates, plus interim GM Rob Brzezinski.

Q&A

Why are the Vikings interested in Ray Agnew for GM?

The Vikings are looking to strengthen their front office after losing a previous assistant coach to the Bears, and Agnew's experience with the Lions makes him a strong candidate.

What is Ray Agnew's background in football?

Ray Agnew has served as the Lions' assistant GM since 2021 and was previously the director of pro scouting for the Rams, in addition to being a Super Bowl-winning defensive tackle.

When did the Vikings request permission to interview Agnew?

The Vikings requested permission to interview Ray Agnew on May 12, according to NFL Network reports.