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Vikings Fire GM Adofo-Mensah After Draft Concerns

2/2/2026

Summary

Vikings Fire GM

The Minnesota Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on February 1, 2026.
The firing came three weeks after the season ended.
The firing followed concerns about his draft record.
It cited letting Sam Darnold leave, who is now in the Super Bowl with the Seahawks.
Ownership aims to align the front office with the coaching staff's vision to improve team performance.

Summary

Vikings GM Dismissed

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the Minnesota Vikings' general manager, was fired.
The firing intensified scrutiny of the team's costly trade for Adam Thielen, who had eight receptions for 69 yards.
Executive vice president Rob Brzezinski pushed for acquiring Thielen because injuries and suspensions left the roster short on depth.
The Vikings face uncertainty around quarterback J.J. McCarthy's future.
They must reassess their roster and leadership ahead of the offseason.

History

Historical Context

The Minnesota Vikings' struggles with roster management date back to their 2016 trade for quarterback Sam Bradford, which cost them a first-round pick. Following a disappointing 2017 season, the franchise has faced ongoing challenges in aligning front office strategies with coaching visions, culminating in the recent firing of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as they reassess their leadership and future direction.

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Vikings Fire GM

The Minnesota Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on February 1, 2026.
The firing came three weeks after the season ended.
The firing followed concerns about his draft record.
It cited letting Sam Darnold leave, who is now in the Super Bowl with the Seahawks.
Ownership aims to align the front office with the coaching staff's vision to improve team performance.

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