Vikings Hire Seahawks' Nolan Teasley as GM to Replace Kwesi Adofo-Mensah The Minnesota Vikings have appointed Nolan Teasley as their new general manager, replacing Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Teasley, who served as Seattle Seahawks assistant general manager under John Schneider, will take over a team that has faced challenges in recent seasons. Adofo-Mensah was dismissed after four years in the role, following a 9-8 record in the Vikings' first season with J.J. McCarthy as starting quarterback. The Vikings' decision to part ways with Adofo-Mensah came shortly after the team's disappointing 9-8 campaign, which marked a stark contrast to their previous 14-3 season under Sam Darnold. Darnold, however, was released after the 2025 season following a Wild Card loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The Vikings had initially extended contracts to both head coach Kevin O'Connell and Adofo-Mensah in May 2025, but tensions within the organization reportedly led to Adofo-Mensah's dismissal less than a year later. ESPN's Adam Schefter noted that "tension" had been present during his tenure. Under acting general manager Rob Brzezinski, the Vikings have pursued a busy offseason, including the signing of former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and selecting defensive lineman Caleb Banks in the 2026 draft. Teasley's hiring aims to stabilize the front office and rebuild the team's competitive edge. Teasley's career trajectory with the Seahawks has been marked by steady advancement. He joined the scouting department in 2013, ahead of Schneider's fourth season with the team. By 2023, he was promoted to assistant general manager, a role that provided him with valuable experience in personnel decisions.#minnesota_vikings #seattle_seahawks #john_schneider #nolan_teasley #kwesi_adofomensah
