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
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 Facing ‘Tension’ With Coach Kevin O’Connell, Insider Says
There's a potential "tension" between the Vikings and coach Kevin O'Connell entering expected contract talks in the 2025 offseason.
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.
Kevin O'Connell Wants Vikings Contract Extension After Dismissing NFL Trade Rumors
Kevin O'Connell once again asserted that he wants to remain with the Minnesota Vikings for the long term, telling reporters on Thursday that he's hoping
Kevin O'Connell on contract extension: Great dialogue with ownership this week
As the regular season came to an end, the Vikings and head coach Kevin O'Connell both shot down the notion that they'd consider a trade that would lead to O'Connell coaching elsewhere in 2025 but the two sides still have to work out if their relationship will continue beyond next season.
Kevin O'Connell: 'Great' relationship, dialogue with Vikings ownership
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell met with the team's ownership group this week and said Thursday that he wants to sign a contract extension to remain with the team.
Vikings playing dangerous game with Kevin O'Connell's contract talks
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell addressed his contract talks with the club on Thursday, according to ESPN's Kevin Seifert. When asked if he wants to sign a new deal and remain with the team,
Kevin O'Connell on future with Vikings: 'I love our ownership'
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell wrapped up the 2024 season with reporters on Thursday at TCO Performance Center and addressed his future with the team. O'Connell is under contract through the 2025 season,

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Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed Thursday rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy has resumed on-field ...
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 ...
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 ...
Sam Darnold's Vikings future in question after poor playoff game as head coach makes telling comment
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold's future with the team was in question after Monday night's loss to the Los Angeles ...
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 ...
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 ...
Darnold, Jones and 8 defensive players among 20 key Vikings set to become free agents
There is no time for emotions in the NFL. Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell preached going 1-0 every week during the season and now that the season is over after a 27-9 loss to the Los ...