Patience is a virtue. That’s the takeaway early this week regarding the Minnesota Vikings’ search for a new general manager. SI.com‘s Albert Breer updated the search, claiming an announcement may take a bit longer than expected.

Minnesota’s ownership group appears willing to let the process breathe before making its next front-office call.

The Vikings’ ownership group has a vast pool of applicants and might not be in a huge rush.

Minnesota Appears Comfortable Taking Its Time

Perhaps a couple more weeks are needed to identify the next GM?

Breer on the Vikings’ GM Process

Breer offered a rather insightful level-set of Minnesota’s current GM situation, with all eyes on the next guy.

He wrote, “The Vikings’ GM search could take a bit. Minnesota has now worked through a list of eight candidates, interviewing assistant GMs from the 49ers (RJ Gillen), Bills (Terrance Gray), Broncos (Reed Burckhardt), Dolphins (Kyle Smith), Lions (Ray Agnew), Rams (John McKay), Seahawks (Nolan Teasley) and Titans (Dave Ziegler) over Zoom last week, as well as interim GM Rob Brzezinski.”

“The interviews lasted about an hour, with owner Mark Wilf and coach Kevin O’Connell running the show and COO Andrew Miller and others from the Wilf management group taking part as well. They covered some big-picture topics and drilled down on how candidates saw their team. The plan is for the Vikings to regroup today to map out the coming weeks. The trouble is this is a bit of a busy week for the franchise.”

The Vikings fired Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the former general manager from 2022 to 2025, in late January due to a poor draft record and questionable quarterback roster decisions.

Breer continued, “The expectation is that the Twin Cities will be awarded the 2028 draft at the meetings, so a big contingent, including ownership, will be in Orlando for that. And with a holiday weekend coming up, there’s a good chance in-person interviews with finalists for the job won’t happen until next week.”

“Without competition for candidates out there—the Vikings are the only team looking for a GM — Minnesota can afford to be patient. That said, there’s also an acknowledgment there that it’d be good to get the new GM in soon so he can get started with O’Connell before the summer break commences in mid-June.”

Surprise 2028 Draft Nugget

Tucked in the Breer piece was the predictive draft nugget. A few hours before the rest of the world had the intel, Breer spilled the beans on Minneapolis as the host city of the 2028 NFL Draft. That’s happening now, and NFL owners will vote to finalize the measure this week.

Reuters noted after the Breer prognostication: “NFL owners are expected to vote Tuesday to confirm Minneapolis as the host of the 2028 NFL ​Draft, ESPN reported Monday. The 2026 draft took ‌place in Pittsburgh last month, with the 2027 event scheduled for the National Mall in Washington, D.C.”

“NBC Sports reported ​that the 2028 draft itself would be conducted ​in and around U.S. Bank Stadium, home of ⁠the Minnesota Vikings since 2016, and also would ​have a presence all around the Twin Cities.”

Minneapolis will become the NFL’s epicenter for one weekend in April 2028.

The Interim Option

While the process of finding a new boss may not be in any particular hurry, one can’t help but wonder about Brzezinski, the incumbent. He’s been a part of the franchise since 1999 — so 27 years — and now would be a very strange time for him to leave. Hell, he’s acted as the main general manager for 3.5 months, and most approve of his job performance.

Therefore, keeping in mind Brzezinski as a front-and-center figure in this search, his fate could bend a few ways:

1. Brzezinski will shed the “interim title” and become the full-time general manager.
2. He’ll simply return to his old job, affectionately known to Vikings fans as the “cap wizard” or “money guy.”
3. The Vikings will carve out a custom setup for Brzezinski to have more power while giving the new general manager more responsibility over the draft, for example, while likely keeping O’Connell as the franchise’s main face.

It’s a long way of saying that Brzezinski is important to the Vikings.

June as the New Timeline?

Interviews began last week, and conventional logic suggested Minnesota could have a candidate in place by May 24th or so. Per the Breer reporting, that could be pushed back by a week or two if the Wilfs are not in a hurry.

June feels like a new date for the announcement. The NFL calendar — compared to other months — slows to a crawl in June and during the first three weeks of July. Hiring a new general manager sometime in June would be an appropriate time.

That’s probably the new expected date. Vikings organized team activities (OTAs) kick off on May 26th.

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South Sydney, however, has embraced the hard-working identity that underpins successful teams. The Rabbitohs’ 6-3 start has been built on effort areas before flair, with their middles laying the platform for Latrell Mitchell and Campbell Graham to capitalise out wide. This shapes as one of the most balanced contests of Magic Round, with both sides thriving when they win the physical battle first. If Souths can slow the Dolphins through the middle, their discipline and composure could prove the difference late.

Neymar has been named in Brazil’s squad for next month’s World Cup, handing the forward a chance to return to football’s biggest stage after an injury-disrupted few years.

The 34-year-old, Brazil’s all-time leading scorer, comes back following a prolonged absence due to a series of injuries that kept him out for much of the qualifying campaign, as the five-time champions pursue a record-extending sixth title.

As dozens of journalists gathered at Rio de Janeiro’s Museum of Tomorrow for a ceremony featuring music acts and celebrity guests, all eyes were on boss Carlo Ancelotti’s decision on whether to include Neymar in ⁠the squad.

The 66-year-old Italian, who took charge of Brazil last year, had not previously called-up the former Barcelona and PSG star. He said earlier this month that Neymar’s inclusion would be based on fitness and form, not sentiment.

“We evaluated Neymar throughout the year and noticed that recently he has been playing ​consistently ⁠and has improved his physical condition,” Ancelotti ‌explained in a press conference after naming the squad.

“He has the same role and responsibilities as everyone else, but he is an experienced player. It’s true that in some positions we prioritised experience.”

Neymar, who has 79 ‌international goals but has not featured for Brazil since 2023, has ‌faced questions about his fitness and form following an injury-marred spell at Al Hilal and an underwhelming return to boyhood club Santos last year.

The forward said on Sunday he was satisfied he had done all he could to prove he was fully fit and deserved a place in the squad. “Physically, I feel great. I’ve been improving with every game,” he told reporters after Santos’ 3-0 defeat to Coritiba.

The rest of Brazil’s squad was largely retained from the qualifying campaign and recent friendlies, with the likes of Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, Matheus Cunha and Endrick shouldering attacking duties alongside Neymar.

Real Madrid striker Rodrygo, defender Eder Militao and Chelsea winger Estevao were left out due to injuries, while Chelsea’s forward Joao Pedro and their midfielder Andrey Santos, who had been regulars in recent times, also surprisingly missed the final squad.

“Some of the players who were ​with us this year won’t be happy with this list,” added Ancelotti. “I’m sorry, and I want ‌to thank everyone who was with us.”

Brazil will open their World Cup campaign against Morocco on 13 June in New Jersey and also face Haiti and Scotland in Group C.

Full Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup

Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Fenerbahçe), Weverton (Gremio)

Defenders: Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Bremer (Juventus), Danilo (Flamengo), Douglas Santos (Zenit), Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal), Ibanez (Al Ahli), Leo Pereira (Flamengo), Marquinhos (PSG), Wesley (Roma)

Midfielders: ​Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Danilo Santos (Botafogo), Fabinho (Al Ittihad), Lucas ‌Paqueta (Flamengo)

Forwards: Endrick (Lyon), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Igor Thiago (Brentford), Luiz Henrique (Zenit), ​Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Neymar (Santos), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rayan (Bournemouth), Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid)

Senne Lammens was part of the Manchester United team that won against Nottingham Forest on Sunday

Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens underlined the squad’s togetherness through his celebrations against Nottingham Forest. Michael Carrick’s side produced a 3-2 victory at Old Trafford as Bruno Fernandes equalled a Premier League record with his 20th assist of the season.

Luke Shaw opened the scoring for United and Matheus Cunha later restored the team’s lead early in the second half before Bryan Mbeumo added a third. Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White halved United’s lead but the home side hung on to claim the win and secure a third-place finish.

Mbeumo’s goal ultimately ensured three points for the club but the goal scorer was not the centre of the team’s celebrations. Instead, United players ran to congratulate Fernandes for providing the assist and equalling Thierry Henry’s record assist tally for a single season.

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The United squad were clearly aware that the 31-year-old was on the cusp of the record and were eager to congratulate the skipper. The team’s positivity was exemplified by Lammens, who ran the length of the pitch to celebrate with Fernandes. The goalkeeper’s enthusiasm was spotted by several United fans and praised on social media.

One United fan wrote on X: “Lammens came all the way to congratulate Bruno. The vibes are immaculate.” A second fan posted: “Lammens coming up to celebrate with Bruno. MY GOAT.” A third social media user said: “Lammens running up the pitch, this really is a club of love.”

A fourth added: “Lammens running the length of the pitch to celebrate Bruno equalling the assist record. Look how chuffed they all are for him man.” A fifth United supporter wrote: “The way they all celebrated with Bruno when he wasn’t even the goalscorer, even Lammens joined in.”

Others focused on Fernandes’ importance to United, with one fan stating: “Lammens running to celebrate with Bruno… this is what it means (also shows what an amazing captain he is..).” Another wrote: “The way everyone went to congratulate Bruno after his assist, even Lammens came up…I love this club.”

The win over Forest was the latest sign of how Carrick has rejuvenated the squad during his reign. The 44-year-old has won 11 of his 16 games in charge, guiding United to Champions League qualification.

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Meanwhile, Lammens has enjoyed an impressive first season at the club after signing from Royal Antwerp last summer, making 31 league appearances. The 23-year-old has previously spoken about Fernandes’ influence as captain and how the midfielder helped him settle in at United.

“I mean, he’s the way I like it, to be honest, he’s not always the most vocal,” Lammens said of Fernandes last month. “He speaks when he needs to, especially before big games or when we have maybe more difficulties.

“He’s also someone who’s very, very hard on himself and on everybody else, which is why maybe sometimes he can look a little bit frustrated when it’s not going our way, but that’s also the way it has to be at this level, I think, because he wants to win Champions Leagues and he wants to win the Premier League.

“So that’s what he’s thinking about and that’s what he tries to give us as well, and tries to take us to his level as well. So, yeah, he’s a leader on and off the pitch, and also like personally, he’s always very nice to me when I came in here.

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“In my first days, he showed open arms to me, so it’s always a nice feeling when that comes from your most important player, the captain as well. It’s always a nice feeling.”

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