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Who’s Calling the Shots for the Vikings in the Short Term?
Rob Brzezinski will oversee personnel decisions and draft preparations through 2026 while owners conduct an inclusive permanent general manager search.
- At the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, Rob Brzezinski was elevated to interim general manager through the draft and addressed reporters on Tuesday.
- Because NFL rules require an inclusive search, the Vikings fired Kwesi Adofo‑Mensah on January 30, 2026, and plan a search with at least two diverse external candidates.
- The owners gave Rob Brzezinski final decision-making authority over coach Kevin O'Connell if needed, and Brzezinski said he will work closely with O'Connell to align personnel and manage immediate tasks like quarterback competition, salary cap, and draft big board.
- Observers noted Brzezinski acted and sounded like a general manager during the 30 minutes he chatted with reporters, while sources say his consensus-building and people skills unify the Vikings staff and organization.
- Owners now must decide whether any internal candidates exist, as coach Kevin O'Connell said `I do feel like I have a strong role within the organization` and `I want ultimately what's best for the organization under the direction of our ownership.
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Who’s calling the shots for the Vikings in the short term?
Rob Brzezinski and Kevin O'Connell are working in concert as the Minnesota Vikings navigate a pivotal stretch for the organization.
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