The Minnesota Vikings have made a big change to their front office.
The Vikings announced on Friday that they have fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Adofo-Mensah had been on the job since 2022 and is being fired almost exactly four years after he was first hired by Minnesota.
The firing of Adofo-Mensah comes eight months after he received a contract extension from the team following their 14-3 season. Minnesota finished second in the NFC North last year despite their stellar record, and they lost in the wild-card round of the playoffs to the Los Angeles Rams. This year, they went 9-8 and missed the playoffs. There may be some disappointment with young quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who was a first-round pick by the team in 2024.
The Vikings say that team executive Rob Brzezinski will lead them during the draft. They will look to hire a new GM after the draft.
“Following our annual end-of-season organizational meetings over the last several weeks and after careful consideration, we have decided it is in the best interest of the team to move forward with new leadership of our football operations. These decisions are never easy. We are grateful for Kwesi’s contributions and commitment to the organization over the past four years and wish him and his family the best in the future,” the Vikings said in a statement.
“Effective immediately, Executive Vice President of Football Operations Rob Brzezinski will lead our operations through the 2026 NFL Draft. Rob brings tremendous credibility and experience, understands our roster and has the ability to build consensus and rely on the expertise of our personnel and coaches.
“After the draft, we intend to conduct a thorough search to identify our next general manager. Building a team that can contend for championships drives us every day, and we look forward to bringing our fans the success they so deserve.”
The #Vikings announce General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has been relieved of his duties. pic.twitter.com/JYUHgjbU5x
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) January 30, 2026
