Teasley’s hiring as general manager comes considerably later in the NFL calendar than usual.
The Vikings fired Adofo-Mensah, their general manager from 2022-25, on Jan. 30. They then brought in Director of Football Operations Rob Brzezinski to lead the team’s operations through the 2026 draft, after which Minnesota would begin its search for a new full-time general manager.
Brzezinksi returned a nine-man draft class that had a strong defensive slant and was highlighted by defensive tackle Caleb Banks (Round 1, No. 18 overall), linebacker Jake Golday (Round 2, No. 51) and defensive tackle Domonique Orange (Round 3, No. 82). He also cut some expenses, releasing pass rusher Jonathan Greenard to the Eagles, reducing Aaron Jones’ base salary with a revised contract and releasing defensive linemen Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave. In particular, he was addressing Minnesota’s quarterback conundrum by signing Kyler Murray at the veteran minimum to introduce competition.
Brzezinski was one of five candidates to get second interviews, along with Broncos assistant GM Reed Burckhardt, Bills assistant GM Terrance Gray, Rams assistant GM John McKay and now-hired Teasley.
Teasley should lead Minnesota’s front office in a new direction, as his scouting background stands in stark contrast to Adofo-Mensah’s analytical-minded approach.
He also takes the job on a high note, having just helped the Seahawks win Super Bowl XLIX.
While the Vikings endured their share of turmoil last season, struggling to find stability in the middle, missing the playoffs in the shadow of a 2024 14-win campaign and then parting ways with GM, they still don’t seem far from contention after closing the season on a five-game winning streak to finish 9-8.
Despite the uncertain QB position with both Murray and JJ McCarthy competing for the starting job, Teasley has one of the league’s best wide receivers in Justin Jefferson and a top-10 scoring defense for two straight seasons to build around.
The Vikings trust that he is the man to get the arrow back up and keep it that way.