What’s next on the to-do list for the Vikings’ shuffled front office?

This isn’t the “offseason” for NFL general managers.

It’s their season.

Yet the Vikings decided to fire their GM, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, on Jan. 30 after four years at the helm. Co-owner Mark Wilf cited this offseason being “critical” as the reason for making the decision.

It’s a critical offseason because coach Kevin O’Connell needs to chart a course toward his first playoff win in Year 5, and the team needs to hit on eight (or more) draft picks after struggling to select young and cost-controlled talent under Adofo-Mensah.

Rob Brzezinski, the team’s executive vice president of football operations and longtime salary cap guru, takes over on a interim basis a front office that will need his talents to cut costs after fielding the NFL’s most expensive roster in 2025. Wilf summarized the team’s focus as lying on “supplementing” the roster in free agency while needing to hit on the upcoming draft capital.

Here are the key dates to know on the Vikings’ calendar.

Jan. 31: The NFL world, including Vikings scouts, descended onto Mobile, Ala., over the past week for the annual series of Senior Bowl practices and the top college all-star game that is played on Saturday, Jan. 31.

Feb. 23–March 2: The NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, where scouts, coaches and medical staffers meet with the top draft-eligible prospects for athletic and strength testing, as well as interviews and medical evaluations.

March 9-11: During this free agency negotiating window, the Vikings’ current 15 unrestricted free agents can enter contract talks with other teams. Those pending free agents include receiver Jalen Nailor, punter Ryan Wright and linebacker Eric Wilson.

March 11: NFL free agency opens at 3 p.m. Central time. Restricted free agents become unrestricted at this time if not given a tender. The Vikings currently have two RFAs: linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. and tight end Ben Sims. The lowest-level RFA tender (a one-year contract) is a projected $3.5 million for next season.

March 13: A few veteran Vikings get partial salary guaranteed if they are still rostered on this date, including defensive tackle Jonathan Allen ($8 million), edge rusher Jonathan Greenard ($4 million) and running back Aaron Jones Sr. ($2 million).

April 15: This is the final day NFL teams can host draft-eligible players at their facilities. Every team gets 30 official pre-draft visitors often referred to as “Top 30 visits.” It’s not actually the team’s top 30 ranked players, but rather players with lingering questions that can range from medical to character.

April 23-25: The NFL draft will be held in Pittsburgh. The Vikings currently have eight picks, but they are projected to get another third-round selection through the compensatory pick formula.

May 1: The deadline to decide on receiver Jordan Addison’s 2027 fifth-year option that will cost a projected $17.5 million, which is fully guaranteed, according to OvertheCap.com.