It is an oddly timed change for the Vikings.
The Minnesota Vikings have fired common supervisor Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.
Adofo-Mensah had been on the helm of the Vikings’ entrance workplace for the final 4 seasons, with Minnesota making the playoffs twice in that span.
Final 12 months, the Vikings indicated they have been happy with Adofo-Mensah after they signed him to a contract extension.
However there have been stories of stress behind the scenes in Minnesota, and the Vikings introduced on Friday that they’d parted firm with the 44-year-old.
Co-owners Mark and Zygi Wilf stated in an announcement: “Following our annual end-of-season organisational conferences during the last a number of weeks and after cautious consideration, we have now determined it’s in the very best curiosity of the crew to maneuver ahead with new management of our soccer operations.
“These choices are by no means straightforward. We’re grateful for Kwesi’s contributions and dedication to the group over the previous 4 years and want him and his household the very best sooner or later.
“Efficient instantly, Government Vice President of Soccer Operations Rob Brzezinski will lead our operations by means of the 2026 NFL Draft. Rob brings great credibility and expertise, understands our roster and has the flexibility to construct consensus and depend on the experience of our personnel and coaches.
“After the draft, we intend to conduct an intensive search to establish our subsequent common supervisor. Constructing a crew that may contend for championships drives us day by day, and we look ahead to bringing our followers the success they so deserve.”
The Vikings completed 9-8 in 2025 however missed the playoffs. Their successful report got here after they ended the marketing campaign on a five-game successful streak. In fact, it was a disappointing season for the Vikings, whose playoff hopes have been dashed by 4-8 begin, with 2024 first-round choose J.J. McCarthy struggling mightily because the beginning quarterback.
Minnesota’s resolution to not re-sign Sam Darnold after a 13-4 season in 2024 got here again to hang-out them. Darnold will begin at quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl 60 per week on Sunday.
The timing of Adofo-Mensah’s departure is unconventional, given he had been on the Senior Bowl, the main All-Star recreation faculty prospects, watching potential draft picks this week.
Brzezinski will now be charged with bettering the roster by means of free company and the draft, wherein the Vikings maintain the 18th choose within the first spherical.
