Who will be the Vikings' next general manager? The 11 most likely candidates

MINNEAPOLIS — Leadership is a trait that often gets lost among the duties of an NFL general manager, but it probably warrants the top spot. This is a front-facing position. You must garner buy-in from the staff, coaches, media members — everyone.That’s relevant now, as the Minnesota Vikings’ search for a new top executive is put back on the front burner. Free agency is mostly finished. The 2026 NFL Draft is complete. The Vikings said they’d wait until late April or early May to chart the future, and they’ve kept their word. They laid the groundwork in recent weeks by identifying GM candidates and preparing for interviews.Advertisement