The Minnesota Vikings have one fewer candidate to consider for their open general manager position. Chargers assistant GM Chad Alexander has declined the team’s request for an interview, according to a report by Albert Breer of SI.com.
Alexander, who is in his third season with the Los Angeles Chargers under GM Joe Hortiz, expressed satisfaction with his role and intends to remain with the organization through the 2026 season. He previously worked alongside Hortiz with the New York Jets and Baltimore Ravens before joining the Chargers.
The Vikings have also reached out to several other assistant GMs for interviews, including:
- Rob Brzezinski (internal candidate and acting GM)
- Ray Agnew (Lions assistant GM)
- Reed Burckhardt (Broncos assistant GM)
- Kyle Smith (Dolphins assistant GM)
- RJ Gillen (49ers assistant GM)
- Terrance Gray (Bills assistant GM)
- John McKay (Rams assistant GM)
- Nolan Teasely (Seahawks assistant GM)
- Dave Ziegler (Titans assistant GM)