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 Vikings are likely regretting Sam Darnold walk

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

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons added the final piece to their new leadership team on Thursday night by hiring Ian Cunningham as general manager. The decision came after president of football Matt Ryan led the team's second interviews with Cunningham and James Liipfert.

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

The Atlanta Falcons are hiring Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham for their general manager vacancy

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.