Vikings appoint Nolan Teasley, leaving Broncos executive Reed Burckhardt in place

The Minnesota Vikings have concluded their search for a general manager by appointing former Seattle Seahawks assistant Nolan Teasley to the role, a decision that leaves Denver Broncos assistant general manager Reed Burckhardt in his current position. According to reports from Yahoo Sports, the Vikings conducted a structured interview process with Burckhardt, including an in-person meeting last month, before making their final selection last week.

The outcome provides a measure of stability for the Denver Broncos front office, which had faced the prospect of losing a senior executive for a second consecutive offseason. Last year, Darren Mougey departed Denver to assume the general manager position with the New York Jets. Burckhardt was subsequently promoted to replace Mougey, and his retention ensures that the Broncos do not suffer further executive turnover during this period.

Broncos general manager George Paton has also solidified his position with the organisation, recently signing a new five-year contract. The Vikings had previously expressed interest in recruiting Paton, but he elected to remain in Denver. Paton and Burckhardt share a professional history, having worked together in Minnesota before reuniting with the Broncos, and both are now set to continue their tenure with the team for at least the upcoming season.

The decision to hire Teasley marks a distinct direction for the Vikings, who had been evaluating Burckhardt as a primary candidate for their vacancy. While the specific criteria that led the Vikings to select Teasley over Burckhardt were not detailed in the source material, the appointment finalises the team’s leadership structure for the 2026 season.

Burckhardt’s continued presence in Denver prevents the Broncos from repeating the executive losses experienced in previous years. With Paton secured on a long-term deal and Burckhardt remaining in his assistant role, the Broncos front office appears to be consolidating its operations as it moves forward.