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EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 28 MIN

Vikings’ Late Firing of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah Raises Eyebrows

from The Chris Russell Show

The Vikings shocked the NFL world by firing GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah three weeks after the season ended, a move widely regarded as awkwardly timed and leaving many questions about the franchise’s direction. Chris Russell dives into the decision, breaking down how the team’s handling of the quarterback position, drafting JJ McCarthy while letting Sam Darnold go, may have factored into the firing. He also explores reports of internal tension within the organization and whether that played a role in the GM’s departure. Listen as the Rooster weighs the context, provides his perspective on the decision, and explains what it could mean for the Vikings moving forward.

The Vikings shocked the NFL world by firing GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah three weeks after the season ended, a move widely regarded as awkwardly timed and leaving many questions about the franchise’s direction. Chris Russell dives into the decision, breaking down how the team’s handling of the quarterback position, drafting JJ McCarthy while letting Sam Darnold go, may have factored into the firing. He also explores reports of internal tension within the organization and whether that played a role in the GM’s departure. Listen as the Rooster weighs the context, provides his perspective on the decision, and explains what it could mean for the Vikings moving forward.

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