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Former Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s Paternity Leave Surprised NFL Executives

Former Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah took two weeks of paternity leave in 2023 after the birth of his first son, a decision that stunned parts of the NFL. In a league where family time is often sacrificed, rivals reacted with disbelief. “In an NFL culture where many proudly acknowledge missing births,” Dianna Russini noted, “taking time away to care for a newborn remains uncommon.”