Overview
- Vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski is running the front office on an interim basis through the 2026 NFL Draft, with a full general manager search expected afterward.
- The move followed a post‑season review, and multiple team sources described the timing as surprising given Adofo‑Mensah’s recent Senior Bowl work and a 2025 contract extension.
- Reporting from The Athletic highlighted a low hit rate across four drafts, with only a handful of surefire future starters and an aging roster cited as core concerns.
- Quarterback decisions drew scrutiny as Sam Darnold departed before reaching the Super Bowl with Seattle, J.J. McCarthy delivered an injury‑marred, uneven 2025 season, and a veteran stopgap such as Aaron Rodgers was discussed but never landed.
- Dianna Russini said Adofo‑Mensah’s 2023 paternity leave was not held against him internally, and Tom Pelissero pushed back on claims of a toxic rift with coach Kevin O’Connell while noting Darnold chose Seattle despite a comparable Minnesota offer.