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The Minnesota Vikings fired GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, raising questions about J.J. McCarthy’s future since Adofo-Mensah was his strongest advocate and Minnesota traded up to draft him at No. 10 in 2024. With head coach Kevin O’Connell backing McCarthy as the quarterback of the future, internal tensions and rumors of a backup plan suggest McCarthy could be moved or superseded as the organization retools.
The Minnesota Vikings relieved GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah of his duties and named Rob Brzezinski to lead the personnel department as the team maps out the 2026 offseason, with free agency opening mid-March and the April 23-25 NFL Draft on the horizon. Minnesota faces a projected cap north of $300 million but sits roughly $40 million over the limit, likely prompting contract restructures, cuts, or retirements to create room. The mailbag also touches on cap strategies, draft targets, and compensatory picks tied to players like Darnold, while owner Mark Wilf indicated openness to a future GM but emphasized focusing on the upcoming offseason.
After the Vikings fired GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the team’s quarterback strategy faced renewed scrutiny as Aaron Rodgers reportedly explored joining Minnesota and ownership meddling was alleged amid a media circus. Rodgers was willing to take a team-friendly deal, but Minnesota didn’t seal a deal and instead evaluated veterans like Daniel Jones, Joe Flacco, and Ryan Tannehill; the club later traded for Sam Howell and signed Carson Wentz, whose injury issues strained the QB situation. Separately, reports criticized the Thielen trade as a depth-driven move influenced by leadership stepping in rather than Adofo-Mensah’s plan.
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s two-week paternity leave after his child’s birth in 2023 drew disbelief from some NFL peers, but the Vikings reportedly supported him and did not use the leave against him. The piece notes such leave is uncommon in NFL culture and emphasizes it was not cited as the reason for his firing in 2026, which followed a 43-25 four-season stint.
The Minnesota Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after a season marked by draft concerns and volatile quarterback decisions, including not re-signing Sam Darnold and weighing multiple QBs. His two-week paternity leave during training camp drew disbelief from some peers, though the team publicly supported him. The Vikings plan to seek a replacement after the draft and will pursue quarterback competition for J.J. McCarthy.
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.
The Minnesota Vikings’ firing of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has brought renewed scrutiny to the trade that brought Adam Thielen back to Minnesota for a fourth‑round pick. Reportedly driven by internal frustration over receiver depth as Addison’s suspension and other WR injuries hit, the move backfired: Thielen produced just 8 receptions for 69 yards in 11 games and later sought release. The episode signals leadership turmoil as the organization heads toward the draft and free agency.
The Minnesota Vikings fired GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after a 9-8 season, saying the decision was methodical and rooted in his body of work. Rob Brzezinski will lead the front office going forward, with a thorough post-draft search planned for a replacement, and coach Kevin O’Connell expected to have strong input. The move comes amid questions about drafting misses, including the J.J. McCarthy pick and a 2022 Jameson Williams trade, as the team aims to recalibrate its personnel strategy.
The Minnesota Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after four years, citing a loss of confidence tied to a costly 2025 free-agent spree, a shaky quarterback plan, and a underwhelming drafting record. Rob Brzezinski was named interim GM to fix the salary cap and guide roster moves while the team braces for a large 2026 draft class and a revised quarterback strategy. With an expected roughly $40 million cap overage, Minnesota will look to shed veterans via trades and pursue a more conventional QB path this offseason, as a new GM redefines leadership and cap discipline without being tethered to Adofo-Mensah’s prior decisions.
Green Bay extended head coach Matt LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst just hours after Minnesota fired Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, signaling stability for the Packers amid a Vikings leadership shakeup and ongoing questions about drafting and roster decisions.
Vikings owner Mark Wilf explained that the firing of GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah came from ownership after a deliberate, season-long review, not a single misstep. Rob Brzezinski will lead football operations on an interim basis for about three months through the draft and free agency, with no other staff departures announced. A thorough GM search will follow after the draft. The decision follows a 9-8 season that missed the playoffs and concerns about quarterback decisions and drafting, with Kevin O’Connell remaining as head coach as the team seeks to improve the roster using cap space and draft capital.
The Minnesota Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after four years, with executive vice president Rob Brzezinski named interim GM through the April draft while the team conducts a full search for a permanent successor. The decision comes after a 9-8 finish and missing the playoffs, amid reported internal tensions and scrutiny of Adofo-Mensah’s drafting record and quarterback decisions during his tenure.
Vikings owner Mark Wilf says the decision to fire general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah came after a lengthy organizational review and is a result of four years of decisions, not any single move; Rob Brzezinski will lead the personnel effort through free agency and the draft as the team heads into a critical offseason.
The Minnesota Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after four seasons, signaling a move to new leadership of football operations; interim GM Ron Brzezinski will run the department while the team searches for a replacement after April's draft. Adofo-Mensah presided over a 43-25 record with two playoff appearances but no postseason wins, amid scrutiny of his draft results and analytics-driven approach. The 2025 club went 9-8 and missed the playoffs, and the executive had signed a contract extension in May 2025.
The Minnesota Vikings announced that General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately, with Executive Vice President of Football Operations Rob Brzezinski stepping in to oversee operations through the 2026 NFL Draft as the team conducts a search for a new GM afterward.