O'Connell, 39, lands a contract extension after guiding Vikings to 14-3 record with Sam Darnold at quarterback.
The Minnesota Vikings and head coach Kevin O'Connell have agreed to a multiyear extension, the team announced Tuesday. Terms were not disclosed.
Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold may be a hot enough property come this offseason, that the Vikings may not be interested in his services anymor
EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings and head coach Kevin O'Connell have agreed to terms on a multi-year contract extension. The team announced the extension Tuesday afternoon, with owner and president Mark Wilf calling O'Connell an "innovative play caller, an excellent communicator, and strong leader."
The Minnesota Vikings have decided on head coach Kevin O'Connell staying with the team, as he has agreed to a multi-year extension.
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.
O’Connell became one of the leading coaches in the NFL in 2024 for his work with Sam Darnold. It was a dream season for Darnold until the final game of the regular season, but O’Connell helped him overcome six mediocre seasons. Darnold became one of the top five performers at the position.
The Vikings were never going to trade O'Connell, who led the team to a 14-3 record and within one win of the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
The Minnesota Vikings had a surprising season under Sam Darnold and Kevin O'Connell being a strong contender throughout the NFL season. In light of this, the Vikings head coach has reportedly made a decision regarding his future for the next season.
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell is staying in Minnesota after receiving a new contract extension following their Wild Card loss.
The potential terms of Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell's contract extension are expected to align with J.J. McCarthy's development plan.
The Minnesota Vikings were one of the top teams in the NFC, and after an early exit in the playoffs they decided to give Kevin O'Connell a multi-year deal.