The Minnesota Vikings are casting a wide net in their search for a new General Manager, and two more intriguing names have just entered the mix. According to multiple reports, the team has formally requested interviews with Rams Assistant GM John McKay and Seahawks Assistant GM Nolan Teasley.

This brings the Vikings' list of known candidates to seven, signaling a thorough and strategic search. The full roster of potential front-office leaders now includes McKay, Teasley, Vikings Interim GM Rob Brzezinski, Bills Assistant GM Terrance Gray, Titans Assistant GM Dave Ziegler, 49ers Assistant GM RJ Gillen, and Chargers Assistant GM Chad Alexander.

McKay, in particular, stands out as a name to watch. His connection to Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell runs deep—the two worked together with the Los Angeles Rams during their Super Bowl LVI championship run in the 2021 season. While O'Connell served as the Rams' offensive coordinator, McKay was the team's director of pro personnel, giving them a proven track record of collaboration at the highest level. That shared history could give McKay an edge in this competitive search, as the Vikings look to build a cohesive leadership structure for the future.