The Minnesota Vikings have initiated their search for a new general manager by interviewing Terrance Gray, the assistant GM of the Buffalo Bills. This marks the first external candidate considered since the firing of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah following last season. Gray, who spent 11 seasons with the Vikings as a college scout before joining the Bills in 2017, brings a deep understanding of the organization. Fans have expressed mixed feelings about the late timing of the search, with some questioning the choice of Gray, citing a lack of success for Bills assistant GMs in similar roles. Currently, Rob Brzezinski, the team's executive vice president of football operations, is managing GM responsibilities and is also a candidate for the permanent position. The Vikings are exploring other external candidates, including assistant GMs from various teams, such as James Liipfert from the Houston Texans and Mike Bradway from the Kansas City Chiefs.