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Vikings Hire Matt Thomas to Navigate NFL Draft, Free Agency

2/5/2026

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The Minnesota Vikings hired Matt Thomas, a football administration consultant, to assist Rob Brzezinski after Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was fired.
Thomas, a former vice president of football operations for Seattle Seahawks, will aid Brzezinski through free agency and the 2026 National Football League (NFL) Draft.
The Vikings aim to create salary cap space and quarterback needs.
A search for a permanent general manager will begin after the draft, with Brzezinski in contention.

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Story summary

The Minnesota Vikings hired Matt Thomas, a football administration consultant, to assist Rob Brzezinski after Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was fired.
Thomas, a former vice president of football operations for Seattle Seahawks, will aid Brzezinski through free agency and the 2026 National Football League (NFL) Draft.
The Vikings aim to create salary cap space and quarterback needs.
A search for a permanent general manager will begin after the draft, with Brzezinski in contention.