Kevin O’Connell, whose contract was set to expire after the 2025 season, is the first coach in Vikings history with multiple 13-win seasons and could be among the leading candidates for NFL Coach of the Year honors.
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Barkley runs for 78- and 62-yard TDs in the snow and Eagles top Rams 28-22 to head to NFC title game
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Jayden Daniels and the Commanders stun the top-seeded Lions 45-31 to reach NFC title game
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Neal: Vikings face no matter more important than the future of their defensive coordinator
Since the playoff loss, the team’s needs have been recited item by item. Losing mastermind Brian Flores would create the greatest need of all.
AuthoredLa Velle E. Neal III
AuthoredLa Velle E. Neal IIIJanuary 19, 2025
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Mark Craig's NFL playoff predictions: Two-time defending champion Chiefs have entered the chat
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Jets interview Vikings' Flores and McCown and Packers' Hafley for their head coaching job
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Do the Vikings want Darnold back? Adofo-Mensah, O’Connell don’t say no
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Podcast: Vikings’ Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Kevin O’Connell say they’re keeping ‘good options’ open at QB
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Scoggins: Vikings have three options at quarterback heading into the offseason
Speaking with media on Thursday, General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell wouldn’t commit to a quarterback for next year.
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AuthoredChip ScogginsJanuary 17, 2025