US EditionMinnesota Vikings Fire GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Reports Say
- On Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, the Minnesota Vikings confirmed they fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, following reports from Adam Schefter and Tom Pelissero.
- Following regression from 14-3, the Vikings' rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy struggled in the 2025 season, and the team missed the postseason despite heavy free-agent spending.
- With a league-high $350 million cash commitment to its 2025 roster, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's drafts from 2022-25 produced only 172 starts, with one consistent contributor from the 2022 draft.
- The franchise announced an immediate GM search after the draft, with Rob Brzezinski to run the front office through the 2026 NFL Draft, as owners Mark and Zygi Wilf said, 'Rob brings tremendous credibility and experience.'
- Having arrived in 2022, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, general manager, leaves after four seasons with Kevin O'Connell, Vikings head coach, going 43-25 but 0-2 in playoffs, seven months after a multi-year contract extension.
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KVRR Local NewsVikings fire General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah
The GM had signed a contract extension in May 2025. Rob Brzezinski will lead the team’s operations through the NFL draft in April.
Minnesota Vikings fire GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah — who received a contract extension last year
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on Friday after mixed results over four seasons and after giving him a contract extension last year. The Vikings announced they have appointed executive vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski as the interim replacement through the NFL draft, after which a search will be conducted for a new GM. The timing of the decision was unusual nearly four weeks after …
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Vikings shockingly fire general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah
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 r…
Rutland Herald
Vikings fire general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after 4 seasons and contract extension last year
The Minnesota Vikings have fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after mixed results over four seasons and giving him a contract extension last year. The Vikings appointed executive vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski as the interim replacement through the…
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