The Minnesota Vikings sent shockwaves through the rest of the NFL this Friday, firing general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Adofo-Mensah, 44, started off as the director of football research and development for the San Francisco 49ers from 2017-2019.

The Atlanta Falcons have added the final piece to their new leadership team by hiring Ian Cunningham as general manager.

New Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham will have to hit the ground running as big decisions will have to be made in the next few weeks alone.

Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reports that the Atlanta Falcons' final decision for general manager may be coming soon.

The Minnesota Vikings have fired their General Manager, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, after four seasons at the helm.

Ian Cunningham, who started his career as a personnel assistant with the Baltimore Ravens, agreed Thursday to become general manager of the Falcons, the team announced.

The Atlanta Falcons have reportedly zeroed in on a pair of candidates for their general manager vacancy, according to several reports.

The Falcons have made a final decision on their general manager vacancy, hiring Ian Cunningham and passing up Steelers assistant GM Andy Weidl.

This was his pitch on his Seattle Seahawks to free agents before this Super Bowl season. The GM spoke Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton.

Adofo-Mensah, 44, had served as general manager since the 2022 season.