The Minnesota Vikings have been under the guidance and direction of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah since 2022. During his short tenure with the team, they have taken significant steps in terms of development, but they have also seen some incredible free agents sign with the team.
While free agency is still weeks away, the Vikings are preparing for it, and we are too by looking back on Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s best signings.
Adofo-Mensah has only been with the team for three free-agent cycles, but he has found some big-time players for the Vikings. No class is better than his 2024 class from last year, as we saw several players earn Pro Bowls and postseason award votes. With that in mind, here are the nine best signings from the Vikings over the last three years.
Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) drops back to pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half in an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) sacks Tennessee Titans Will Levis (8) during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Dec 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) scrambles against the Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
Nov 3, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (7) celebrates his interception against the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
Nov 24, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) makes a catch against Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (51) during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images
Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (97) warms up before a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) gets sacked by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Za’Darius Smith (55) during the fourth quarter of an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Oct. 16, 2022.
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Jan 5, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore (2) pushes Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) out of bounds after a catch for a first down during the first half at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) finds a lane during the second quarter an NFL football matchup Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Vikings defeated the Jaguars 12-7. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]