ESPN’s Kevin Seifert reports “many league sources” think the Vikings will pursue Broncos GM George Paton for their general manager vacancy.

08 February 2026

Paton would presumably require compensation to acquire. And while he has done an admirable job rebounding from it over the past few years with Sean Payton, our first taste of Paton is always going to be the disastrous Russell Wilson trade. However, as the long-time lieutenant to Rick Spielman in Minnesota, it is not surprising that the Vikings would have some interest in bringing Paton back. This will probably be one to watch after the draft.