Paternity Pause Highlights the NFL’s Sacrifice Dilemma

The piece notes Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah took two weeks of paternity leave in 2023 after his first child’s birth, a fact that sparked disbelief in NFL circles but is claimed not to have contributed to his 2025 firing. It argues the NFL’s culture prizes constant sacrifice, yet sees the leave as a legitimate, commendable choice, especially given Minnesota’s paid parental leave laws; the article also touches on how such absences could affect roster decisions, while emphasizing that the firing timing was likely unrelated to the leave.