Vikings Offseason 2026

[TheLeviathan]

1 hour ago, Vanimal46 said:

It’s cliche but we need a football guy to come in and bring a fresh set of eyes to the whole operation. We don’t need a number crunching finance guy again. 

Honestly, we just need a draft guy.  I'd even be ok with a tandem operation where Rob primarily handles contracts.

We need a dude who lives and breathes football.

[Vanimal46]

1 hour ago, TheLeviathan said:

Honestly, we just need a draft guy.  I'd even be ok with a tandem operation where Rob primarily handles contracts.

We need a dude who lives and breathes football.

I'm curious now if Rob bows out if he's now shown interest in the GM role, and he's passed over as a long time internal promotion candidate? If it comes to that I'm okay with losing him as a cap expert. I think promoting him to GM is the worst decision we could make in the short and long term. 

[nicksaviking]

11 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

I'm curious now if Rob bows out if he's now shown interest in the GM role, and he's passed over as a long time internal promotion candidate? If it comes to that I'm okay with losing him as a cap expert. I think promoting him to GM is the worst decision we could make in the short and long term. 

Can’t find it, but I saw an insider say the Vikings could promote Rob to something like President, AND hire a GM.

Not sure if outside GM candidates would go for that. But maybe, if Rob is basically back to doing the books but with a fancy title.

[Vanimal46]

7 minutes ago, nicksaviking said:

Can’t find it, but I saw an insider say the Vikings could promote Rob to something like President, AND hire a GM.

Not sure if outside GM candidates would go for that. But maybe, if Rob is basically back to doing the books but with a fancy title.

Titles are made up anyway so if that's all it takes, and he goes back to his behind the scenes contract details guy, cool. Now that he got a sniff of what it's like in the draft war room, I have no interest turning this current triangle of authority into a square of authority. 

[TheLeviathan]

15 minutes ago, nicksaviking said:

Can’t find it, but I saw an insider say the Vikings could promote Rob to something like President, AND hire a GM.

Not sure if outside GM candidates would go for that. But maybe, if Rob is basically back to doing the books but with a fancy title.

I like that idea.

[Vanimal46]

This would be worse than promoting Rob B 

[Mike Sixel]

39 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

This would be worse than promoting Rob B 

Truly. 

[nicksaviking]

1 hour ago, Vanimal46 said:

This would be worse than promoting Rob B 

Yeah, he has the 'respect' of the coaches who know they can tell HIM what to do.

[nicksaviking]

https://www.nfl.com/news/vikings-begin-search-with-new-gm-request-interview-terrance-gray

This is possibly a Rooney Rule interview, but he seems like a legit candidate for GM.

First instinct would be that I don't want anyone in the Bills draft room and I don't want anyone who used to be in the Vikings draft room. However, it says he was with the Vikings as a scout 11 years prior to being hired by the Bills. Presumably that would mean he started in 2006 with Spielman until 2016 or maybe through the 2017 draft.

Anyway, the team did draft significantly better back then. In fact, between Harrison Smith, Danielle Hunter and Eric Kendricks, more defensive players drafted in those bygone years started games last season than all the defensive players KAM drafted combined did.

[The Great Hambino]

2 hours ago, nicksaviking said:

Anyway, the team did draft significantly better back then. In fact, between Harrison Smith, Danielle Hunter and Eric Kendricks, more defensive players drafted in those bygone years started games last season than all the defensive players KAM drafted combined did.

That is wild

[TheLeviathan]

10 hours ago, The Great Hambino said:

That is wild

The success under KAM/KOC has been inarguably built on moves that happened long before their tenure started - Jefferson, Darrisaw, O'Neill, Smith, Hunter, Metellus, etc.  The only saving grace has been free agency.

[nicksaviking]

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/vikings-request-g-m-interviews-with-dave-ziegler-rj-gillen-chad-alexander

Are you kidding me? Candidates from the Titans (who was the Raiders GM in 2022-23) 49ers and Chargers.

With all due respect to SF and their consistent winning, none of these organizations have been very good on draft day lately. Why aren't they interviewing people from organizations that are good at drafting? No one from the Rams or Seahawks? Not the guy from Philly?

Throw in the guy from the terribly drafted Bills franchise, and one might come to the conclusion that whomever they bring in is going to merely be a figurehead that defers to KOC on everything.

[Mike Sixel]

 

 

[Danchat]

It's a base $8M deal, which is very cheap for a receiver with the stats Jennings has put up the past two years. Add in that he's an elite run blocker, and he's a great fit as WR3.

Ninja'd by Mike... seems like we are on the same wavelength!

[Mike Sixel]

I approve this signing. And I like the draft the further away we get..

[nicksaviking]

Im not sure a 3rd WR is terribly valuable in this offense and with these QBs, but I’ll take the downfield blocking. 
 

Surprised Jennings came here though. After spending most of his career in the shadows of Samuel and Aiyuk, he finally got to be the #1 last year. Seemed like there might have been a dozen or more teams where he could be th #2, if not #1. 

[TheLeviathan]

3 hours ago, nicksaviking said:

Im not sure a 3rd WR is terribly valuable in this offense and with these QBs, but I’ll take the downfield blocking. 
 

Surprised Jennings came here though. After spending most of his career in the shadows of Samuel and Aiyuk, he finally got to be the #1 last year. Seemed like there might have been a dozen or more teams where he could be th #2, if not #1. 

Seems like his market was limited.  That might be due to the fact that there is legendary levels of hate for him.

[flpmagikat]

9 minutes ago, TheLeviathan said:

Seems like his market was limited.  That might be due to the fact that there is legendary levels of hate for him.

Just curious why?

[Mike Sixel]

4 hours ago, nicksaviking said:

Im not sure a 3rd WR is terribly valuable in this offense and with these QBs, but I’ll take the downfield blocking. 
 

Surprised Jennings came here though. After spending most of his career in the shadows of Samuel and Aiyuk, he finally got to be the #1 last year. Seemed like there might have been a dozen or more teams where he could be th #2, if not #1. 

Just a tweaked knee away from only having one WR.... Until now. 

[TheLeviathan]

3 hours ago, flpmagikat said:

Just curious why?

 

“Around the rest of the league, he’s one of the least popular players,” Sports Illustrated’s Grant Cohn wrote in December 2025. “And that’s because of his mouth. He talks a ton of trash. He also starts fights by blocking defensive backs so violently that he pushes them off the field. But his mouth is the reason he got punched in the groin two weeks ago when the 49ers faced the Panthers. And his mouth is the reason Browns defensive tackle Shelby Harris was so upset with Jennings last Sunday in Cleveland.”

[nicksaviking]

Ha, that’s all news to me. I guess I only care if teammates hate him. 

[TheLeviathan]

7 minutes ago, nicksaviking said:

Ha, that’s all news to me. I guess I only care if teammates hate him. 

Yeah, just think it probably explains his market, :)

[DocBauer]

On 5/6/2026 at 9:33 AM, nicksaviking said:

https://www.nfl.com/news/vikings-begin-search-with-new-gm-request-interview-terrance-gray

This is possibly a Rooney Rule interview, but he seems like a legit candidate for GM.

First instinct would be that I don't want anyone in the Bills draft room and I don't want anyone who used to be in the Vikings draft room. However, it says he was with the Vikings as a scout 11 years prior to being hired by the Bills. Presumably that would mean he started in 2006 with Spielman until 2016 or maybe through the 2017 draft.

Anyway, the team did draft significantly better back then. In fact, between Harrison Smith, Danielle Hunter and Eric Kendricks, more defensive players drafted in those bygone years started games last season than all the defensive players KAM drafted combined did.

I think Gray sounds like a viable candidate. I love former scouts sitting in the GM chair. Provided, or course, that they were actually GOOD scouts. I don't think he's a "ROONEY RULE" candidate. The Vikings have been at the forefront in the NFL in regard to black coaches, head coaches, and even president of operations. 

I was kinda hoping for Patton coming back. And I'd be looking really hard at someone in the Philadelphia FO.

*Recent rumor is Brazinski won't be the actual GM, but will get a different promotion to something similar to head of football operations. 

[Danchat]

10 hours ago, nicksaviking said:

Im not sure a 3rd WR is terribly valuable in this offense and with these QBs, but I’ll take the downfield blocking. 
 

Surprised Jennings came here though. After spending most of his career in the shadows of Samuel and Aiyuk, he finally got to be the #1 last year. Seemed like there might have been a dozen or more teams where he could be th #2, if not #1. 

I would have expected him to land something around $15M a year, given what other receivers got paid around that much in recent free agent markets. He would be WR1 on a team like the Dolphins or Raiders, so it's curious to see him sign for so cheap. This is the first I've heard about the drama Levi is sharing.

[DocBauer]

Jennings is a very nice WR. He's had a solid career thus far and been a quality producer. But he's never had a season that determined he was EVER going to be a #1. He's had ONE season that looked like a legitimate #2, and one season that "teased" at being a #2. So he is really a high quality #3 who is about as perfect a fit as the Vikes could find anywhere. This is a GREAT signing! 

Is he some sort of jerk for being too aggressive? I just don't know enough beyond the one big incident and rumors. I know NFL DB HATE being blocked to their back, or out of bounds. It pisses them off. DB jaw just as much as WR do. 

What I do know is the Vikings are generally very careful about bringing in quality people to the organization. I doubt Jennings would have been targeted if he was a jerk. 

I repeat this is a GREAT signing for 2026. It also allows the team to work through the roster like Felton, CAN he take a step forward, or was he a blown selection? Price is an ELECTRIFYING return man, but is also a WR from a 2024 Indiana team that went to the playoffs. Can they harness that talent to also be a useful wideout? That's part of the reason he was signed for initially. But there's a collection of rostered WR and UDFA to work through in camp. A couple of them offer interesting size/speed talent that is interesting. We might find a progressive steal in that group, or Felton and Price just blow the competition away.

Either way we have a 3 headed monster at WR for 2026. Maybe even a 4 headed monster if they turn Hockenson loose now instead of using so much as a blocker. 

The draft class is signed except for Golday, which should happen soon.

Come June 1st, 3 weeks away, the Vikes also get another $12.5M to spend on FA due to the NFL rules. The team also has the ability to re-work O'Neill's contract for bonus $ and additional years. Why wouldn't you for a 31yo Pro Bowl OT? 

Am I the only one who respects Harry's private lifestyle but is confused by a lack of announcement that he's done? He's always been a TREMENDOUS competitor! While not quite the player he once was, once he got ramped up in 2025, he was still really good! IMO, he's been watching the signings, the draft, and the Flores return saga. While he doesn't need or necessarily want fanfare, I think he's primed for ONE MORE SEASON, to go out ON TOP for a FULL SEASON.

But I don't think he's looking or expecting some huge deal for a potentially final season. 

The CAP to the offseason would be the Vikings signing someone like Clowney. He would seem to be on borrowed time, but he had another really good season last year. And there's a couple other options available as well. But all the defense needs is a #3 EDGE guy to rotate in and provide solid play. And even then, Harry isn't going to demand some huge deal.

The roster isn't perfect, but it's damn good, especially with the addition of Jennings, the draft, FA so far, and an EDGE like Clowney for 1yr. Harry coming back for ONE MORE year really caps it off.

Adding a #3 EDGE is the ONLY thing missing roster wise. And they have the $ to do that. They can survive well enough with talent on hand and Flores in charge of the defense. But wouldn't we all just LOVE to see Harry play a full season one last time?

 

[Vanimal46]

I want Teasley out of the names on this list. Give me a guy who's been in the building for 2 rebuild/retools that have resulted in Super Bowl trophies. 

[Danchat]

1 minute ago, Vanimal46 said:

I want Teasley out of the names on this list. Give me a guy who's been in the building for 2 rebuild/retools that have resulted in Super Bowl trophies. 

Very intriguing... I'm also hoping for Teasley. My gut feeling has been McKay (due to the Rams connection). Hiring Burckhardt, the guy a rung below George Paton, would be ironic given Paton was Spielman's right-hand man. Brez makes it to round 2 so there's clearly interest in bringing him back, but with the option to give him a side-promotion, perhaps that takes him out of the running.

[Vanimal46]

13 minutes ago, Danchat said:

Very intriguing... I'm also hoping for Teasley. My gut feeling has been McKay (due to the Rams connection). Hiring Burckhardt, the guy a rung below George Paton, would be ironic given Paton was Spielman's right-hand man. Brez makes it to round 2 so there's clearly interest in bringing him back, but with the option to give him a side-promotion, perhaps that takes him out of the running.

Teasley I want because he's not in the Rams fraternity circle, and brings a fresh perspective to the organization. If it's McKay that will really show how much power KOC has in this organization. The other 3 (Rob B, Burkhardt, and Gray) worked for the Vikings previously... So that just feels like a comfort hire for the Wilfs. 

[TheLeviathan]

21 hours ago, Vanimal46 said:

Teasley I want because he's not in the Rams fraternity circle, and brings a fresh perspective to the organization. If it's McKay that will really show how much power KOC has in this organization. The other 3 (Rob B, Burkhardt, and Gray) worked for the Vikings previously... So that just feels like a comfort hire for the Wilfs. 

That's a good point.  What I do like about this is there are some GMs from teams that have been successful drafting teams.

[DocBauer]

For those who aren't crazy about Brezinski, I have to wonder why? He's one of the best in the league at figuring out the cap, and I'm pretty sure he's involved way more than just pushing numbers around. If he wasn't, they would have just made Grigson the temporary GM.

I like Teasley because he'd be coming from a well run organization that has drafted well, and as previously been pointed out, has been part of 2 different rebuilds.

But I also like McKay from the Rams. They've been well run the past few years. Would he really be a "buddy" hire just because of the KOC connection? I don't believe the Wilf's accept that. But I DO THINK the head coach and the new GM having a previous, successful working relationship is a sound platform for his potential hire. We've seen previously what an acidic relationship between the GM and the head coach provides.

Just me guessing, but Brezinski gets a raise, a promotion and new title such as head of operations, with more duties, and they hire McKay or Teasley as the actual GM. 

Kinda need to figure it out by June 1st. It's not like they can't function as is, but rumors still exist that Harry is coming back, and they need to add one of the veteran EDGE guys still out there to be the #3 rotation and depth guy. I think they're pretty much done at that point, but it might be easier to finish up the offseason with the new GM in place.