Some had questions about the timing of the report while Vikings prepared to battle the Lions for the division title and NFC’s No. 1 seed that night.
The Minnesota Vikings and coach Kevin O'Connell agreed to terms on a multiyear contract extension on Tuesday, following a 14-3 regular season that defied external widespread preseason projections of at least a losing record if not a last-place finish in the NFC North.
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell should be aligned contractually with the two offensive players who will most determine this franchise’s future: J.J. McCarthy and Justin Jefferson.
Kevin O’Connell is having quite the week for himself and the Minnesota Vikings. While he would rather be creating a game plan to compete against either the Eagles or Commanders in the NFC
Kevin O'Connell will not coach 2025 on a lame duck contract. The potential 2024 Coach of the Year has struck it rich with a long-term contract extension to keep him leading the Minnesota Vikings for years to come. Terms of the deal haven't been revealed just yet, but the Vikings have confirmed the agreement.
Host Michael Rand starts with a second consecutive impressive victory for the Gophers men’s basketball team, who won in Iowa for the first time in a decade. Star Tribune Vikings writer Ben Goessling joins Rand to break down Kevin O’Connell’s contract extension,
The NFL and Associated Press unveiled the finalists for year-end awards on Thursday, and among them are Kevin O'Connell for Coach of the Year, Brian Flores for Assistant Coach of the Year and Sam Darnold for Comeback Player of the Year.
O'Connell has been with the organization since 2022. Despite making two playoff appearances, the team has yet to advance past the wild-card round during his tenure. Still, he proved in 2024 that he's the right man for the job, and has now been rewarded as such.
O'Connell, who recently agreed to a multiyear contract extension with the Vikings, is the first head coach in Vikings history to have multiple 13-win seasons.
Kevin O’Connell’s new rumored $60M deal raised his annual pay to $12M, putting him among the NFL’s highest-paid coaches.
Kevin O’Connell led the Vikings to an improbable 14-3 record this season. Now he is reaping the rewards of his sacrifice and excellent coaching. What Does This Mean For The Future Of The Vikings? Kevin O’Connell agreed to a multi-year contract earlier this week.