What happened: The Minnesota Vikings have requested an interview with Buffalo Bills assistant general manager Terrance Gray for their open GM position, per Tom Pelissero. Gray is the first known external candidate in Minnesota's search process. He spent 11 seasons with the Vikings as a college scout before joining the Bills in 2017.

Why it matters: The hire will shape Minnesota's roster trajectory after an offseason that already saw the club move on from EDGE Jonathan Greenard, dealt to Philadelphia for a pair of third-round picks, and re-sign QB Carson Wentz to a one-year deal. Gray's prior Minnesota tenure gives him institutional familiarity, while his Buffalo run aligns him with one of the league's more consistent personnel operations. The search outcome will set the tone for the 2026 season build.

What to watch: Watch for additional external candidates to surface and for an interview window to be confirmed. The Vikings' GM timeline will dictate the pace of any further roster moves heading into the 2026 season.