Former Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah fired in Jan. 2025 joins 49ers as personnel exec, raising trade speculation.

Former Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was fired in January 2025 after four seasons with a 43-25 record and two playoff losses. He quickly joined the San Francisco 49ers as a personnel executive, returning to a role he previously held from 2013 to 2019. His move, confirmed by 49ers GM John Lynch, comes amid the team’s push to strengthen its front office ahead of the NFL Draft. The Vikings cited concerns over draft performance and quarterback decisions, including Sam Darnold’s Super Bowl win with Seattle after leaving Minnesota. Adofo-Mensah’s return to the 49ers, a team with which he has strong ties, raises questions about potential influence on future trade discussions, particularly involving quarterback Mac Jones, a player the Vikings have shown interest in.