Vikings, Kevin O'Connell

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 Los Angeles Rams on Monday. Let the offseason -- and the pressing questions -- begin.
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.
Jace Frederick: Time to give Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell a playoff-caliber roster and see what happens
The young head coach has squeezed blood from a stone in two regular seasons; now he deserves the players to truly compete.
Kevin O’Connell Blames Minnesota Vikings O-line After Loss
Who's to blame? Ball-holding Sam Darnold, the play-calling of Kevin O'Connell, or the pass blocking of the Minnesota Vikings' offensive line.
Kevin O'Connell reacts to Vikings' ugly loss, sudden end of special season
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell stood in front of his team and gave a victorious postgame speech in the locker room. Frequently, especially as the season went on, those speeches included mentions of how "special" of a group this was.
Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell delivers 5-word declaration after MNF loss to Rams
Following a disastrous 27-9 loss from Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings to wrap up Wild Card Weekend, head coach Kevin O’Connell left the media with something to chew on before the upcoming offseason.
Vikings playoff hype train won't quiet Kevin O'Connell trade chatter
Kevin O'Connell has established himself as one of the NFL's best head coaches after guiding the Minnesota Vikings to an improbably outstanding campaign. His success on a soon-to-expire contract has ignited trade rumors,
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 assistant QB coach Grant Udinski gets coordinator interview request
Vikings assistant quarterbacks coach Grant Udinski has received an interview request from the Seattle Seahawks for their ...
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 ...
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 ...
Jets Predicted To Poach Next Head Coach From Vikings
The New York Jets are looking to fill their vacant head coaching position. New York has had its eyes on more candidates than ...
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 ...
NFL playoff team worried Jets will poach three people — coach, GM, OC: ‘A lot of buzz’
“There’s a lot of buzz going around league circles right now regarding a Ryan Grigson (general manager), Brian Flores (head ...
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 ...
Rams' Tyler Higbee was spitting up blood after leaving playoff game with injury, coach Sean McVay says
Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee was "spitting up a little bit of blood" as he was hospitalized after leaving the team ...
2025 NFL head coach and General Manager change tracker
For some of those teams, that will involve finding new head coaches and/or General Managers. Three teams fired their head ...