Broncos GM George Paton Unlikely to Leave for Vikings Amid Final Contract Year
As George Paton enters the final year of his contract as general manager of the Denver Broncos, his name has naturally surfaced in connection with the Minnesota Vikings’ front office. Paton, after all, spent 14 years in Minnesota before taking the reins in Denver. But despite the speculation, there’s no strong indication that a reunion with the Vikings is on the horizon.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who spoke recently on Altitude Sports Radio, there’s little to suggest Paton is eyeing an exit. “I know the name’s come up,” Schefter said. “I was around a lot of Broncos people at the Super Bowl, but I didn’t get any indication that was the case.”
There are practical reasons for that stability, too. Paton still has children in high school, which may play a role in his desire to stay rooted in Denver.
More importantly, there seems to be mutual interest in continuing the relationship between Paton and the Broncos. “George is pretty content, and Denver is intent upon keeping him in Denver,” Schefter added.
That kind of alignment between front office and franchise isn’t always easy to find in the NFL, especially with the league’s ever-churning executive carousel. But for now, it appears both sides are focused on building continuity - not exploring exits.
Raiders Lock in Klint Kubiak, Begin Reshaping Staff Around No. 1 Pick
The Las Vegas Raiders made one of the offseason’s boldest moves, parting ways with head coach Pete Carroll after just one season and turning to Klint Kubiak to lead the franchise forward. It’s a pivotal moment for the organization - not just because of the coaching change, but because they hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
General manager John Spytek didn’t mince words about the stakes. “We have a uniquely challenging offseason with the first overall pick and new leadership with the head coach,” Spytek said. “But that’s why it was so important to us to find the right man to lead this organization forward.”
That “right man,” in the eyes of Raiders owner Mark Davis, is Kubiak - a young, offensive-minded coach who was most recently with the Seahawks. “It became evident that Klint was probably the one who would be the perfect person to take into the future,” Davis said.
“For what we’ve got going now with the first pick in the draft, and everything else, to have a bright offensive mind. And that is really exciting.”
Kubiak’s staff is already beginning to take shape. One of the first key hires was Andrew Janocko, who worked with Kubiak in Seattle as quarterbacks coach. Janocko is now set to serve as the Raiders’ offensive coordinator - a move that reinforces the organization’s commitment to building around a modern, quarterback-centric offensive identity.
On the defensive side, the Raiders cast a wide net. They reportedly explored the possibility of bringing in former Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, but Schwartz appears poised to take the year off. With that door likely closed, several other names have surfaced as potential candidates: Chiefs defensive line coach Joe Cullen, Seahawks pass-game coordinator Karl Scott, Browns linebackers coach Jason Tarver, and Raiders defensive backs coach Joe Woods are all under consideration.
For Kubiak, the opportunity to work with minority owner Tom Brady is another intriguing wrinkle. The former quarterback was deeply involved in the interview process, and Kubiak said Brady’s energy and insight left a strong impression.
“What I’m excited about is that we have different offensive backgrounds and how we can pull ideas from each other,” Kubiak said. “But obviously, he’s the greatest that’s ever done it. And the interview process, just the passion that he spoke with on all things football, just got me excited about the opportunity to work with him.”
It’s a new era in Las Vegas - one built around collaboration, vision, and the rare opportunity that comes with holding the top pick in the draft. The Raiders are betting big on Kubiak to steer the ship, and early signs suggest they’re building a staff designed to hit the ground running.