Vikings Face Tension with Coach Kevin O'Connell

Kevin O’Connell wants to sign a contract extension with the Vikings. Will it happen?
Kevin O’Connell made himself clear on Thursday afternoon at TCO Performance Center. Asked if he wants to sign a contract extension to remain the head coach of the Vikings moving forward, O’Connell replied,
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, 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.
O’Connell says he’s had ‘great dialogue’ with Vikings as contract extension talks enter picture
Adofo-Mensah also declined in his season-ending news conference Thursday to discuss any specifics around his contract talks with the club, but he praised the Wilf family for the appreciation and support he has felt and received along with O’Connell.
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 on contract talks with Vikings: ‘I love our ownership’
Kevin O'Connell talked about his future with the Vikings wrapping up the 2024 season with reporters on Thursday at TCO Performance Center.
Florio claims tension exists between Kevin O’Connell and Vikings ownership
Mike Florio of NBC Sports' ProFootballTalk is a prolific NFL media figure who is never shy about stirring up the pot. He has a tendency to weigh in on various hypotheticals and rumors from around the league, sometimes driving them with his own reporting.
Kevin O'Connell's 2-word answer to Vikings' contract extension question
The next step is for Kevin O'Connell to possibly get a contract extension from the Vikings, and he sounds positive about it happening.
Report: There is Tension Between Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings
Tension between the Minnesota Vikings and head coach Kevin O'Connell appear to be affecting contract extension talks between the two sides.
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?
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.
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Kevin O’Connell appreciates Sam Darnold, but says “it did not work out in the end”
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Kevin O’Connell team apparel conspiracy theory is quickly debunked
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell showed up to the team's press conference on Thursday lacking his typical team-issued gear.
J.J. McCarthy returns to on-field training: What it means for Vikings’ QB room
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Vikings QB decision: Here's how Matt Ryan would handle Minnesota's Sam Darnold-J.J. McCarthy conundrum
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Kevin O'Connell Provides J.J. McCarthy Update As Offseason QB Decision Looms
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