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Kwesi Adofo-Mensah joins 49ers as vice president of personnel and strategy

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Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah joins 49ers as vice president of personnel and strategy
Summary

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has been hired by the San Francisco 49ers as vice president of personnel and strategy, marking his return to the organization after four years with the Minnesota Vikings. The move follows his dismissal from Minnesota in January, where he had mixed results, including a strong team record but weak draft outcomes. Adofo-Mensah's hiring is seen as a potential stepping stone back to a general manager role, as he aims to improve his legacy within the NFL. The 49ers have announced several internal promotions alongside this significant addition to their personnel department.

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  • •Adofo-Mensah was previously general manager for the Vikings from 2022-2025.
  • •He returns to the 49ers, where he spent over a decade earlier in his career.
  • •The Vikings had the NFL's fifth-best record during Adofo-Mensah's tenure.
  • •He is tasked with improving the 49ers' personnel strategy moving forward.
  • •Adofo-Mensah's drafting record with the Vikings raised concerns among fans.
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  • 6:29 PMYahoo Sports — Kwesi Adofo-Mensah Lands a New Job Title with 49ers
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The Minnesota Vikings fired Kwesi Adofo-Mensah at the end of January, and it didn’t take long for the former top […]

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