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Vikings Face Tension with Coach Kevin O'Connell

Kevin O'Connell wants to sign extension with Vikings, coach set to be a free agent after 2025 season

O'Connell became the first coach in franchise history with multiple 13-win seasons, but has struggled in the playoffs, going 0-2. He has an overall regular-sea

Sports Illustrated on MSN · 1h

Kevin O'Connell, Coach of the Year Candidate, Clarifies Desire for Future With Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings' season may have come to an early close on Monday night after they fell 27–9 to the Los Angeles Rams in the wild-card, but their impressive 14–3 season could be enough for the team to keep coach Kevin O'Connell around.

NFL · 1h

Kevin O'Connell wants to sign contract extension: I love being Vikings head coach

The end of the Minnesota Vikings' season led to some big questions in the offseason. Among them, is Sam Darnold part of the Vikings' plans? Where does 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy fit into them?

Vikings, Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy

CBSSports.com · 36m

Vikings QB decision: Here's how Matt Ryan would handle Minnesota's Sam Darnold-J.J. McCarthy conundrum

The Minnesota Vikings brain trust of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O'Connell have the biggest choice an NFL team grapples with when building out the roster: what should they do with their starting quarterback position?

Minneapolis Star Tribune on MSN · 2h

Do the Vikings want QB Sam Darnold back? Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Kevin O’Connell don’t say no

Quarterback Sam Darnold’s disappointing finish to this Vikings season does not close the door on him returning to the team in 2025. General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah told reporters during Thursday’s season-ending news conference that Darnold is among the “good options” the Vikings have at quarterback moving forward.

Twin Cities Pioneer Press on MSN · 1d

Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy? Justin Jefferson won’t involve himself in Vikings’ decision

The fact that star receiver Justin Jefferson was suddenly talking about this season in the past tense was hard for him to stomach. The reality of the situation seemed to hit him all at once on Tuesday afternoon at TCO Performance Center.

Bears to interview Brian Flores for head coach

Heavy.com on MSN · 1h

Vikings Predicted to Lose Brian Flores to Unexpected NFC Team

Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is expected to leave the franchise and become the next head coach of the Chicago Bears.

The New York Times · 10h

Brian Flores’ coaching future has major implications for Vikings’ defensive plans

Will he stay or will he go? Flores potentially getting a head-coaching job could change the trajectory of Minnesota's future on defense.

USA TODAY Touchdown Wire o… · 22h

Bears to interview Brian Flores for head coach on Saturday

Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores will interview for Bears head coach on Saturday, according to Jordan Schultz.

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy Has Resumed On-Field Training amid Knee Injury Rehab

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed Thursday rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy has resumed on-field ...

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Bears Predicted to Make Splash Hire, Name Unexpected DC as Next Coach

The Chicago Bears are predicted to pivot from Lions OC Ben Johnson and hire Vikings DC Brian Flores as the next head coach.

Cowboys Wire5h

Cowboys to interview former Vikings head coach with lengthy NFL resume

Leslie Frazier has been on staff with 8 NFL clubs and owns 2 Super Bowl rings. The Cowboys are said to be interviewing him ...

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Key Kevin O'Connell Assistant Takes Step Towards Leaving Vikings After Playoff Loss to Rams

The Minnesota Vikings 2024 campaign came crashing down in the wild card round, as they suffered a discouraging 27-9 defeat at ...

Seattle Seahawks request OC interview with Vikings assistant QBs coach

More Minnesota Vikings coaching staff and front office members continue to receive calls for interviews. Per NFL Network’s ...

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Vikings Coach Drops 4-Word Message on Sam Darnold After Season’s End

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell defended quarterback Sam Darnold but made a blunt admission after a season-ending loss ot the ...

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Vikings kick off offseason with coach, QB uncertainty

Kevin O'Connell and the Minnesota Vikings won 14 games in 2024 before the season ended abruptly with a wild-card loss to the ...

Vikings 2025 NFL Offseason Outlook

However, the Vikings will enter free agency with the sixth-most cap space. They had a fantastic offseason in 2024 by adding ...

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