The Minnesota Vikings have garnered praise for strengthening their trenches during the offseason’s free agency period, but their moves have also raised some concerns.
Mike Sando of The Athletic reports that the Vikings have drawn attention from executives due to questions surrounding the power dynamics between general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and senior vice president of player personnel Ryan Grigson, who previously worked with the Indianapolis Colts.
This follows the Vikings’ decision to add $76.9 million in annual salary, as noted by Sando. One anonymous executive compared the situation to the 2015 Colts, citing the signing of older players with injury histories and on their third or fourth contracts. “You can’t build a team with old players, especially those who’ve been cut due to injuries,” the executive remarked in comments published on April 3.
Sando also highlights that the Vikings’ top-three free agent signings—defensive linemen Javon Hargrave, Jonathan Allen, and former Colts offensive lineman Will Fries—come with a combined annual salary of $49.5 million. Alarmingly, the trio missed 35 of 51 possible games in 2024.
In addition to their roster changes, the Vikings’ decision to move on from quarterback Kirk Cousins without officially naming a successor has sparked more speculation.
The Vikings also chose not to pursue Aaron Rodgers or any of the other quarterbacks they were linked to, reinforcing their stated intention to give the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 draft every chance to earn the starting role.
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