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Reuters
3 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah signs extension
May 30 - The Minnesota Vikings announced a multiyear contract extension for general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on Friday. The Vikings are 34-17 with two postseason appearances since Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O'Connell arrived ahead of the 2022 season. "Kwesi's leadership, vision and collaboration with our coaching staff has positioned the Minnesota Vikings for sustained success," Vikings co-owner and president Mark Wilf said. "His dedication and forward-thinking approach have been instrumental in shaping our roster and future, and we are confident that under the guidance of him and Kevin O'Connell, we will continue to compete at the highest level as we pursue a championship for Vikings fans." Minnesota went 14-3 in 2024, its best finish since a 15-1 campaign in 1998. "This organization means so much to me, and I've always believed in what we're building here. From the ownership to the incredible staff, there's a true commitment to creating a winning culture with the goal of competing year in and year out," Adofo-Mensah said. "I'm thankful for the trust the Wilf family has placed in me, and I'm thrilled to continue leading our football operation alongside Coach O'Connell. Minnesota has welcomed my family with open arms, and we embrace the sacrifices that come with chasing the ultimate prize, knowing what it will mean to the best fan base and this great state. "While we've made significant strides already, our focus will remain on building a team positioned as a perennial contender," he added. "This extension signifies we are on solid ground with the long-term vision we have set, and I'm incredibly excited to work with this group of talented people as we continue to push the boundaries of what this franchise can achieve." Minnesota's .667 winning percentage over the past three seasons ranks third in the NFC behind the Philadelphia Eagles (.784) and Detroit Lions (.706). Adofo-Mensah, 43, worked in the front offices of the San Francisco 49ers (2013-19) and Cleveland Browns (2020-21) before joining the Vikings. --Field Level Media
Associated Press
3 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Vikings sign GM Adofo-Mensah to extension, keeping his contract in sync with O'Connell's
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings signed general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to a multi-year contract extension on Friday, keeping his status in sync with head coach Kevin O'Connell's for the long term. O'Connell's extension was done in January, following a 14-win season. Both Adofo-Mensah and O'Connell were hired in 2022 on four-year deals. The length of their new contracts was not released by the Vikings, who are 34-17 in the regular season since they arrived. They're 0-2 in the playoffs. 'Kwesi's leadership, vision and collaboration with our coaching staff has positioned the Minnesota Vikings for sustained success,' owner and president Mark Wilf said in a statement distributed by the team. 'His dedication and forward-thinking approach have been instrumental in shaping our roster and future, and we are confident that under the guidance of him and Kevin O'Connell, we will continue to compete at the highest level as we pursue a championship for Vikings fans.' The 43-year-old Adofo-Mensah, who has economics degrees from Princeton and Stanford and started his first career on Wall Street as a commodities trader and portfolio manager, entered the NFL in 2013 with the San Francisco 49ers as a research and development specialist. He was hired in 2020 as a vice president of football operations for the Cleveland Browns, before taking the job with the Vikings. ___ AP NFL:
Boston Globe
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
NFL's record seven international games features back-to-back games for Vikings in Dublin and London
'Our experiences in London have always been memorable, so to return in 2025 as the first team to play in back-to-back international games in different countries was something we could not pass up,' Vikings owner Mark Wilf said. The Vikings are 8-0 in international games, including 4-0 in the regular season. The Vikings and Browns also played in London in 2017, the last time the Vikings were scheduled to visit Cleveland. That means they're going to go 24 years between trips to Cleveland, with the next one in 2033. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up The matchups were revealed on Tuesday by the NFL as part of a series of announcements of notable games on each of the league's broadcasters ahead of the full schedule release on Wednesday night. Advertisement That's also when the league will announce the Los Angeles Chargers' opponent for its first international game of the season in Brazil, on Sept. 5 at Corinthians Stadium in Sao Paulo. That's where the Philadelphia Eagles began their Super Bowl quest last year with a game against the Green Bay Packers on opening weekend. The Brazilian game will be streamed for free to a worldwide audience exclusively on YouTube and YouTube TV, marking the platform's debut as a live NFL broadcaster. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and YouTube chief business officer Mary Ellen Coe will announce the Chargers' opponent Wednesday at YouTube's 2025 Brandcast upfront event at Lincoln Center in New York. Advertisement YouTube and the NFL also announced a multi-year deal for the annual Super Bowl flag football game featuring creators and artists with additional international contests following the success of the inaugural game in February that drew more than 6 million live views. In other international games, the Denver Broncos visit the New York Jets on Oct. 12 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London; the Los Angeles Rams visit the Jacksonville Jaguars a week later at Wembley Stadium in London; the Atlanta Falcons visit the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 9 at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin; and the Washington Commanders visit the Miami Dolphins on Nov. 16 at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid. This marks the 14th game in London for the Jaguars, as part of the team's multi-year commitment to playing games in Britain. Overall, the NFL has played 39 regular season games in London. The six international matchups that were announced will all be on NFL Network and streamed on NFL+. The Colts-Falcons game in Berlin is the fifth regular season NFL game in Germany. Previous games have been played in Munich and Frankfurt. Peter O'Reilly, NFL executive vice president of club business and league events, said the largest-ever slate of international games 'underscores our collective commitment to global growth as we continue our journey to becoming a truly global sport.' Also Tuesday, the NFL revealed on 'Good Morning America' that the Super Bowl champion Eagles will play the Packers in Green Bay on Monday Night Football on Nov. 10. The rest of the MNF lineup will be announced Wednesday. Advertisement The Week 10 game at Lambeau Field pits the teams at the center of the tush push debate this offseason. Green Bay has proposed a ban on the Eagles' short-yardage tactic, calling for the NFL to outlaw the quarterback sneak where teammates push him from behind. The issue is expected to be debated at the league's spring meeting next week.
Fox News
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Vikings have history on their 2025 schedule
History on the schedule for the Minnesota Vikings this season. The NFL announced its international schedule on Tuesday, showing that games will take place in Brazil, the United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland and Spain this season. The Vikings will be the first NFL team to compete overseas in back-to-back weeks. Minnesota will faceoff against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Croke Park in Dublin on Sept. 28. The game will be seen on 9:30 a.m. ET and broadcast on NFL Network. "Playing in Ireland's first-ever NFL game is an opportunity to introduce new fans to the Minnesota Vikings and help the league continue to make the game of football more accessible globally," Vikings team owner Mark Wilf said in a news release. "To do so against a storied franchise like the Pittsburgh Steelers adds a unique challenge that makes this even more special. "We are honored to be selected for this historic game and will be anxious to see what promises to be an electric game day environment in Croke Park." The following week, the Vikings will go up against the Cleveland Browns. The game will start at 9:30 a.m. ET as well and take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. "Our experiences in London have always been memorable, so to return in 2025 as the first team to play in back-to-back international games in different countries was something we could not pass up," Wilf added. "UK fans have a history of showing up and embracing the Minnesota Vikings, creating what often feels like a homefield environment, and we are hopeful that is what we see again in 2025." Minnesota first played Pittsburgh overseas in 2012. It was the first season the NFL had multiple games in London. The team played the Browns in London in 2017 and returned to play the New Orleans Saints in 2022. Last season, the Vikings defeated the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Reuters
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Vikings to play in Dublin, London as league announces international games
NEW YORK, May 13 (Reuters) - The Minnesota Vikings will be hosted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin this season, while the Miami Dolphins face Washington Commanders in Madrid and Indianapolis Colts play Atlanta Falcons in Berlin as the NFL continues its international push. It will be the first time the league has held regular-season games in those three cities as the NFL aggressively pursues lucrative global marketing opportunities, with a game set to be staged in Melbourne for the first time in 2026. The match-ups were announced on Tuesday as part of a league-record seven international games in five different host countries, including the UK and Brazil. The Vikings will be the first team in the league to play back-to-back international games, featuring in Week 4 at Dublin's Croke Park before travelling to London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to face the Cleveland Browns in Week 5. "Playing in Ireland's first-ever NFL game is an opportunity to introduce new fans to the Minnesota Vikings and help the league continue to make the game of football more accessible globally," Vikings owner Mark Wilf said in a statement. The team has a strong history on the international circuit, having won the NFL's first game played in Europe, an exhibition game against the then-St Louis Cardinals, at Wembley in 1983. The Vikings have never lost in an international game, including four regular-season matches in Britain. "UK fans have a history of showing up and embracing the Minnesota Vikings, creating what often feels like a home field environment," said Wilf.
