Vikings Hire Seahawks Executive Teasley as General Manager

The Minnesota Vikings hired Seattle Seahawks executive Nolan Teasley as general manager on May 30, 2026. The appointment ended the team's search and filled the last general manager vacancy across the NFL for the 2026 offseason.

Background on the Hire The Vikings had considered interviewing Miami Dolphins assistant general manager Kyle Smith before selecting Teasley. Com reported that the Dolphins viewed any potential interview with Smith as an unwanted disruption to their new leadership group. Smith joined the Dolphins as assistant general manager under general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan during the 2026 offseason.

Smith previously served as vice president of player personnel for the Washington Commanders in 2020. He held the same title with the Atlanta Falcons from 2021 to 2022 before his promotion to assistant general manager in Atlanta. Com reported that Smith's consideration for the Vikings job reflected his standing among football executives.

The same report noted that if the Dolphins eventually lose Smith to a general manager position, they will have had more than a few months of service from him. The article was originally posted on A to Z Sports by Kyle Crabbs and last updated on May 31, 2026 at 7:11 AM ET.

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