The Minnesota Vikings are wasting no time in their search for a new general manager, and they've set their sights on a top executive from the San Francisco 49ers' front office. After firing Kwesi Adofo-Mensah back in January, the Vikings have reportedly requested permission to interview 49ers assistant general manager RJ Gillen for the open GM position.

This isn't Gillen's first brush with a top job this year—he was a finalist for another GM vacancy earlier in the offseason but ultimately came up short. Now, with the Vikings joining the fray after the 2026 NFL draft, Gillen has another chance to step into the lead chair.

Gillen has been a key figure in San Francisco's front office, helping build a roster that's consistently competed at the highest level. For a Vikings team looking to reset after a disappointing season, his experience in player evaluation and roster construction could be exactly what they need.

The NFC North is shaping up to be one of the most competitive divisions in football, and landing the right GM could make all the difference for Minnesota. Whether Gillen can finally secure a top job remains to be seen, but this interview request signals that his stock is rising fast around the league.