Vikings requested an interview with 49ers’ assistant GM RJ Gillen

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The Minnesota Vikings have requested an interview with RJ Gillen, the assistant GM of the San Francisco 49ers, for their vacant general manager position. Gillen has over a decade of experience with the 49ers, including his recent role as assistant GM.

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Vikings requested an interview with RJ Gillen
Gillen is the assistant GM of the 49ers
He has over a decade of experience with the 49ers
Former Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah rejoined the 49ers
Gillen's experience includes roles in player and pro personnel

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 14: Assistant General Manager RJ Gillen of the San Francisco 49ers before the game against the New Orleans Saints at the Caesars Superdome on September 14, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 49ers defeated the Saints 26-21. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Minnesota Vikings just went through the NFL Draft without a general manager. Their former GM, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, rejoined the San Francisco 49ers in late February. The 49ers are no strangers to having members from their front office interviewed or outright poached. We’re talking about one of the most successful franchises this decade. In a copycat league, other teams will do what they can to pick the brains of the powers that be. Adofo-Mensah was the first to leave. Since then, Martin Mayhew, Ran Carthon, and Adam Peters have all left to become general managers elsewhere. At the end of the regular season, the Miami Dolphins requested interviews for three of the 49ers’ front office members: Josh Williams, Tariq Ahmad, and RJ Gillen. On Thursday morning, the Vikings requested an interview with Gillen, the 49ers’ assistant general manager, for their vacant general manager position. Gillen has been with the 49ers for over a decade. This past season was his first as assistant general manager. He spent the previous two seasons as director of player personnel and three seasons before as director of pro personnel. He’s been in the scouting department since 2015. That kind of experience should bode well for Gillen in any potential interviews.

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Who is RJ Gillen and what is his role with the 49ers?

RJ Gillen is the assistant general manager of the San Francisco 49ers, having previously served as director of player personnel and director of pro personnel.

Why did the Vikings request an interview with RJ Gillen?

The Vikings are seeking a new general manager after their former GM, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, left to rejoin the 49ers, prompting them to explore candidates like Gillen.

What is RJ Gillen's experience in the NFL?

Gillen has been with the 49ers for over a decade, working in various roles in the scouting department since 2015, and this past season marked his first as assistant general manager.

Vikings requested an interview with 49ers’ assistant GM RJ Gillen

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