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On YouTubeMinnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / February 1
Kwesi's Paternity Leave Shines Light on NFL's Total Sacrifice Demands
Forty-eight hours after the Minnesota Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, league insiders are still trying to figure out the odd timing of his dismissal.
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 1
Details On Why Vikings Fired Former GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah
When the Vikings decided to fire GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on Friday, it seemed like a decision that came out of the blue. Adofo-Mensah was conducting business as usual at the Senior Bowl 24 hours before he was fired, four weeks after the end of the regular season and two months after the Vikings were eliminated from the playoffs.
Justin Jefferson News / Athlon Sports / February 1
Justin Jefferson Gets Brutally Honest About Vikings QB Situation
The Minnesota Vikings were arguably in the most unique position of any NFL team last season. They had a roster loaded with talent, as evidenced by their 14-3 record during the 2024 campaign, but expectations had to be tempered while going into battle with a second-year quarterback in his first year as a starter.
The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz
How many of the starting quarterbacks from every Super Bowl can you name in nine minutes?
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 1
Vikings rumors: Stiff-arming Aaron Rodgers still stings inside organization – ‘Affected livelihoods’
The Minnesota Vikings had a rough 2025 season, which ended with the team missing the NFL Playoffs. That was a tough turn of events for the franchise, who excelled in 2024.
The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 1
Vikings linked to reunion with Broncos GM after making ‘wild change’
The Minnesota Vikings shocked the NFL on Friday. Minnesota fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after four seasons with the team. Now the Vikings can add finding a new GM to their list of priorities for the 2026 offseason.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 1
Vikings rumors: Minnesota thought Sam Darnold was open to discount, but J.J. McCarthy screw-up happened instead
The Minnesota Vikings achieved a 14 -3 record during their 2024 campaign, yet the decision to let Sam Darnold leave in free agency remains a significant point of internal contention.
Justin Jefferson News / HITC / February 1
Justin Jefferson’s honest response to Vikings’ potential success if they kept Sam Darnold
Justin Jefferson has given his honest take on how the Minnesota Vikings’ season might have looked if Sam Darnold had stayed with the team. During Super Bowl week, the star wide receiver was asked whether the Vikings might have reached similar heights had Sam Darnold remained their quarterback.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / January 31
Justin Jefferson's comments about Sam Darnold higlight biggest piece of evidence behind Vikings firing Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's
The Minnesota Vikings were in a tough spot coming into the offseason. After a 9-8 season, there were a lot of questions surrounding the future of the team.
Minnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / January 31
Report: Vikings hire Frank Smith, other assistant coaches
One day after firing Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as their general manager, the Minnesota Vikings added to head coach Kevin O'Connell's staff on Saturday by naming four assistants, according to NFL Media.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / February 1
Justin Jefferson makes brutal comment about Vikings’ QB situation
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson got brutally honest about his team’s quarterback situation in a new interview.
Minnesota Vikings News / The Spun / January 31
Justin Jefferson Gets Really Honest About Vikings Letting Sam Darnold Go
An offseason of uncertainty awaits the Minnesota Vikings after the team's surprise firing of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on Friday. But for star wide receiver Justin Jefferson, the bigger issue is the state of the team's quarterback situation.
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah News / Pro Football Rumors / January 31
Fallout From Vikings’ Firing Of GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah
To the surprise of many, the Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on Friday. However, the move didn’t come as a shock to Adofo-Mensah, who “was not blindsided by this,” Jeremy Fowler of ESPN says.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 31
7 Candidates to Be the Minnesota Vikings' Next General Manager
After firing general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on Friday, the Vikings aren't going to immediately launch into a search for his replacement. Longtime executive and salary cap specialist Rob Brzezinski will lead football operations for the next few months.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 31
Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell adds 4 more coaches to staff
With the Minnesota Vikings looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2025, there have been some big changes to the team, whether it be in the front office or the coaching staff.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 31
Kevin O'Connell, Vikings Fill Out Coaching Staff With Several Big Hires
The Vikings have made several key hires to assistant positions on Kevin O'Connell's coaching staff, according to reports from NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport on Saturday morning.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / January 31
Did Kevin O'Connell disagree with Vikings' J.J. McCarthy plan?
This now raises doubts about McCarthy's status as the franchise quarterback.
NFL News / Total Pro Sports / January 31
New report reveals just how close the Minnesota Vikings were to trading J.J. McCarthy to desperate AFC team
The Minnesota Vikings were reportedly close to trading McCarthy to an AFC club last offseason.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 30
Vikings’ 7-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator
The Minnesota Vikings are entering a new era as they prepare for key offseason activities including free agency and the NFL Draft. They unexpectedly fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after a disappointing season that saw the Vikings finish with a 9-8 record that left them tied for third place in the NFC North with the Detroit Lions.
Minnesota Vikings News / The Spun / January 30
Kevin O'Connell Issued Warning To Vikings General Manager Before Friday's Firing
At the end of the 2024 NFL season, things looked bright for the Minnesota Vikings. They were 14-3 with a journeyman quarterback in Sam Darnold and had a young player with a bright future in J.J.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / January 31
Five potential candidates to be next Vikings GM
Here are five potential candidates for the job.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / January 31
Vikings' GM decision increases doubts about J.J. McCarthy's future
Adofo-Mensah's firing raises fresh doubts over quarterback McCarthy's future.
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