Vikings Spark Spectacular Comeback With Shocking Error Leading to Thrilling Win

Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah watches from the sideline during the NFL International Series matchup on Sep. 28, 2025, at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, monitoring player performance and roster depth as Minnesota competes abroad while balancing executive evaluation duties in a rare overseas regular-season setting. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.

In 2022, the Minnesota Vikings moved on from the previous regime by firing head coach Mike Zimmer and GM Rick Spielman. Two first-timers, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O’Connell, were hired to take their spots. A few months in, the duo faced its first significant task on the job when the draft rolled around.

The results were a disaster. Let’s fast forward nearly four years. On Tuesday, running back Ty Chandler , a 2022 fifth-rounder, agreed to terms with the New Orleans Saints, confirming a reality many had been expecting for a couple of years.

Not a single Vikings draft pick from 2022 received a second contract with the franchise. Minnesota Vikings safety Lewis Cine jogs across the turf during pregame warmups at U. S.