Right away in Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s general mangering career, the Vikings GM raised some eyebrows with his trades.
Many will remember that, during the first round of the 2022 Draft, the Vikings opted to trade the 12th overall pick and the 46th overall pick (Zach Pascal) to the Detroit Lions. In exchange, Minnesota grabbed Nos. 32, 34, and 66.
It was a surprising move for a couple of reasons. Firstly, the Vikings traded within their division, something that is rarely done in the NFL. It was also a trade done despite the fact that star safety Kyle Hamilton remained on the board.