Minnesota Vikings GM Nolan Teasley make massive front office changes ahead of final minicamp practice

We expected new Minnesota Vikings general manager Nolan Teasley to make changes, and the first ones are massive.

Tyler Forness NFL & College Football News Writer
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Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (51) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Clayton Tune (6) during their football game Sunday, January 4, 2026, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (51) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Clayton Tune (6) during their football game Sunday, January 4, 2026, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

When the Minnesota Vikings hired general manager Nolan Teasley, we expected some changes in the front office. Those have come to fruition, as Teasley officially moved on from four personnel in the front office, per The Athletic’s Alec Lewis.

  • Assistant general manager Demitrius Washington
  • Senior personnel executive Jamaal Stephenson
  • Assistant director of college scouting Pat Roberts
  • Pro scout Salli Clavelle

Nolan Teasley moves on from multiple staffers

It’s a big deal that the Vikings are making any changes in the front office, but it’s also not a surprise. New general managers and head coaches always bring in their own assistants. Moving on from personnel isn’t shocking, but who they chose is somewhat.

We found out that Washington ended up asking to pursue other opportunities, and that makes sense. Old general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah hired him when he joined the franchise, and moving on makes sense for all parties.

The biggest one is Stephenson. He was entering his 25th season with the Vikings this year, and has been a senior personnel executive since June of 2022. Throughout his time with the Vikings, he held numerous positions, including the director of college scouting and co-director of player personnel. Moving on from him is a big loss for the Vikings.

Roberts was with the Vikings for 14 years as well, meaning there will be significant changes in how they operate. Will those manifest in a Super Bowl? Being that Teasley has been a part of two Super Bowl winners, he would know better than anyone.