The Denver Broncos announced Wednesday that Vikings assistant manager George Paton would be their new general manager.
Paton, who worked for the Vikings for 14 years, has been a popular candidate in GM hiring circles around the NFL for years. He also interviewed with the Lions last week. He agreed to a six-year deal, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations.
Paton has been at Vikings GM Rick Spielman's side in Minnesota, Miami and Chicago. His scouting acumen — particularly as it relates to draft strategies — was widely respected in the Vikings' front office.