Vikings Fire GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah After 9-8 Season

The Minnesota Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on Friday, January 30, 2026, ending his four-year tenure with the franchise in Eagan, Minnesota. The move came after a thorough organizational review following a disappointing 9-8 season in 2025 that left the team out of the playoffs.

Vikings owners Mark and Zygi Wilf announced the decision in a statement, emphasizing that it stemmed from a comprehensive evaluation of the team's performance. "Following our annual end-of-season organizational meetings over the last several weeks and careful consideration, we have decided it is in the best interest of the team to move forward with new leadership of our football operations," the Wilfs said. They expressed gratitude for Adofo-Mensah's contributions and commitment over the past four years. During his time as general manager, the Vikings posted a 43-25 regular-season record but failed to secure any playoff victories.

Adofo-Mensah, who was hired in January 2022 after serving as vice president of football operations for the Cleveland Browns and previously in research and development roles with the San Francisco 49ers, brought an analytical, process-oriented approach to the...