EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings and Head Coach Kevin O’Connell have agreed to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Tuesday. “Kevin is exactly who we believed him to be when we named him as our head coach – an innovative play caller, an excellent communicator and a strong leader who motivates and connects with… Continue reading Vikings Agree to Contract Extension with Head Coach Kevin O’Connell
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Sam Darnold’s Clear Message to Vikings Front Office As Kevin O’Connell Confirms Stance on QB’s Future
Sam Darnold’s heartfelt Instagram post has fans speculating about his future with the Vikings. “Year 7… So grateful for my teammates, coaches, and the entire organization,” Darnold wrote, thanking fans and reflecting on cherished memories. Head coach Kevin O’Connell shared his thoughts after last Monday’s playoff loss to the Rams. He praised Darnold’s leadership in… Continue reading Sam Darnold’s Clear Message to Vikings Front Office As Kevin O’Connell Confirms Stance on QB’s Future
Kevin O’Connell, Sam Darnold, Brian Flores are NFL award finalists
Kevin O’Connell, Sam Darnold and Brian Flores could be heading to New Orleans, after all. The Vikings head coach, quarterback and defensive coordinator were among the 40 finalists named Thursday for eight of the league’s most prestigious awards, which will be presented on Feb. 6 at the NFL Honors ceremony in New Orleans, site of… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell, Sam Darnold, Brian Flores are NFL award finalists
Kevin O’Connell Named PWFA Coach of the Year
The Vikings ranked sixth in passing yards per game (237.8), seventh in passing yards per play (7.38), ninth in points per game (25.4), first in interception rate (3.77 percent), second in rushing yards allowed per game (93.4) and fourth in rushing yards allowed per play (4.05). Wide receiver Justin Jefferson was selected to the PFWA’s… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell Named PWFA Coach of the Year
Kevin O’Connell Signs Contract Extension With Vikings – Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings have ended the speculations about the head coach getting traded. Instead, both parties have agreed to a multi-year contract extension. O’Connell joined the Vikings after helping the Los Angeles Rams win Super Bowl LVI as offensive coordinator.
Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings have ended the speculations about the head coach getting traded. Instead, both parties have agreed to a multi-year contract extension. O’Connell joined the Vikings after helping the Los Angeles Rams win Super Bowl LVI as offensive coordinator. Through his first three seasons with the Vikings, O’Connell has a 34-17… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell Signs Contract Extension With Vikings – Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings have ended the speculations about the head coach getting traded. Instead, both parties have agreed to a multi-year contract extension. O’Connell joined the Vikings after helping the Los Angeles Rams win Super Bowl LVI as offensive coordinator.
Jets pick former Kevin O’Connell colleague to pull them out of the darkness
A little less than a decade after they were both members of the Cleveland Browns coaching staff in 2015, Kevin O’Connell and Aaron Glenn are now two of only 32 people in the world to have a head coaching job in the NFL. O’Connell has, of course, been the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings… Continue reading Jets pick former Kevin O’Connell colleague to pull them out of the darkness
Jay Glazer defends Kevin O’Connell trade scoop amid criticism
When Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer reported that multiple NFL teams were interested in trading for Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, the legitimacy of the report and Glazer himself faced intense scrutiny. It’s not that Glazer’s credibility was the issue here, even though some, like Vikings announcer Paul Allen, initially expressed skepticism about the legitimacy… Continue reading Jay Glazer defends Kevin O’Connell trade scoop amid criticism
Vikings, Kevin O’Connell strike long-term deal
The multiple teams who were interested in trading for Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell are SOL. The Vikings have announced that O’Connell and the team have reached a deal on a “multiyear” extension. O’Connell said in a statement that it is an “absolute honor” to coach the team. “Holding this prestigious position is something I never… Continue reading Vikings, Kevin O’Connell strike long-term deal
Minnesota Vikings, Coach O’Connell Agree to Contract Extension
EAGAN (WJON News) — The Minnesota Vikings are signing head coach Kevin O’Connell to a multi-year contract extension. The team did not release the terms of the agreement. O’Connell’s Vikings went 14-and-3 in the 2024 regular season before losing to the LA Rams in the wild-card round of the NFC playoffs. He has a 34-and-17 regular… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings, Coach O’Connell Agree to Contract Extension
Vikings, head coach Kevin O’Connell agree to multi-year extension
O’Connell has compiled a 34-17 record in the regular season over the past three years, and is the first head coach in team history to have multiple 13-win seasons. EAGAN, Minn. — Kevin O’Connell isn’t going anywhere. The Minnesota Vikings announced Tuesday they’ve agreed to terms on a multi-year contract extension with their third-year head… Continue reading Vikings, head coach Kevin O’Connell agree to multi-year extension