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On YouTubeMinnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / February 2
For Vikings, Everything Rides on Kevin O'Connell's Shoulders Now
In the wake of the Vikings firing general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on Friday and choosing not to hire a replacement until after the draft, one thing is clear: This franchise is going to sink or swim in 2026 with Kevin O'Connell at the controls.
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah News / The SportsRush / February 2
Ryan Clark Sounds Off on Toxic Football Culture After Vikings Fire Kwesi Adofo-Mensah
We usually see a wave of head coach and GM firings in the week leading up to the first round of the postseason. This year was no different, except for a few cases like Mike Tomlin, who exited after the Steelers’ Wild Card exit.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 2
Rival coach ponders how Sam Darnold’s NFC Championship gem led to Vikings GM’s firing
The Minnesota Vikings must be left wishing that Sam Darnold was still their quarterback. Minnesota let Darnold walk in free agency, and he immediately made the Super Bowl with Seattle.
The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz
How many of the starting quarterbacks from every Super Bowl can you name in nine minutes?
Brian Flores News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / February 2
Details Revealed For Brian Flores' New Contract as Vikings' DC
The Vikings will be compensating Brian Flores quite handsomely to continue serving as their defensive coordinator on a new contract, according to reports.
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.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / February 2
Minnesota Vikings firing of GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah could loom large with J.J. McCarthy's future
The Minnesota Vikings' decision to fire general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah sent shockwaves throughout the NFL. It wasn't so much that they made the move, but more about how odd the timing was.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / February 2
The Vikings firing Kwesi Adofo-Mensah could have a negative effect on Brad Holmes and the Lions
Over the weekend, the Minnesota Vikings fired their general manager, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. That seems like a good sign for the Detroit Lions, and in a lot of ways, it can be.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / February 2
Minnesota Vikings NFL Mock Draft's continue familiar trend, while one fast riser makes a serious impact
The Minnesota Vikings dropped a bombshell on the NFL world on Friday afternoon when they fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. It isn't a major surprise that the Vikings chose to move on from their general manager, but it was one due to the timing of the decision.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / February 2
Was former Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah really impacted by taking paternity leave in 2023?
What led the Vikings to decide to part ways with Adofo-Mensah?
NFL News / Yardbarker / February 2
Vikings' Justin Jefferson seems to shade J.J. McCarthy with Sam Darnold comments
McCarthy thus far has made only 10 starts since he was selected in the first round of the 2024 draft. The 23-year-old tossed a total of 12 interceptions over those 10 games.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 1
NFC Notes: Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Mark Wilf, New Coaching Hires, Bears, Vikings
Ben Johnson was mightily successful in his debut year as the Bears’ head coach, leading them to the NFC Divisional Round. Chicago WR Rome Odunze said they
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 / 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.
Minnesota Vikings 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.
Aaron Rodgers 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.
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 / Larry Brown Sports / February 2
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 / 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.
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.
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