In a shocking move, the Vikings have fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, a decision that signals the start of sweeping change for a franchise trying to quickly get back on track following a disappointing campaign.
The plan is for vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski to lead the Vikings through the 2026 NFL Draft. His experience and expertise should help provide some stability in the short term.
Though there have long been rumors of internal strife surrounding Adofo-Mensah throughout his tenure, there was no indication that the Vikings were going to part ways with him in the present. He sign a contract extension last offseason and was representing the organization this week at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala.
Now the Vikings will move forward looking for a different voice to lead them into the future.
In a statement released by the Vikings on social media, co owners Mark Wilf and Zygi Wilf said after careful consideration over the past few weeks they decided it was time to move forward with new leadership in football operations.
“These decisions are never easy,” the Wilfs said. “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.”
After the 2026 NFL Draft, the Wilfs said they intend to conduct a thorough search to identify the next general manager. They ended by emphasizing that chasing a Super Bowl fuels them constantly, saying, “We look forward to bring our fans the success they so deserve.”
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