Excutive vice president, football operations Sashi Brown (L) and senior personnel executive Ryan Grigson (R) of the Cleveland Browns watch drills during a training camp practice on July 28, 2017 at the Cleveland Browns training facility in Berea, Ohi … ((Photo by: 2017 Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images/Getty Images))
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Vikings announced on Wednesday they’ve hired Ryan Grigson to a senior personnel role in the front office, working with new general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.
Grigson spent the last two seasons with the Cleveland Browns as their senior football advisor. He worked with Adofo-Mensah there, contributing to all roster and strategic football decisions.
"I am thrilled to add Ryan Grigson to our staff," Adofo-Mensah said in a team-issued statement. "During my time in Cleveland, I was immediately drawn to Ryan’s passion for the game, big heart, and reflective wisdom. He is a talented evaluator who brings energy and humor to every discussion. As a former general manager in the NFL, Ryan offers complementary skills to help me in my transition in becoming general manager and brings energy and humor to the room."
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Grigson adds 23 years of front office experience to the Vikings personnel staff, most notably spending time as the Indianapolis Colts general manager from 2012-16. During his time with the Colts, they never had a losing season. He inherited a 2-14 team that then went to the playoffs three straight times, won two AFC South titles and went 52-34.
He also served as a senior football consultant with the Seahawks from 2018-19.
The Vikings hired Adofo-Mensah as general manager late last month. They're expected to hire L.A. Rams' offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell as the next head coach after the Super Bowl.