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Key detail emerges about Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell's contract extension but some are still left unanswered

The Minnesota Vikings did exactly what they needed to do just eight days after their season ended against the Los Angeles Rams when they extended head coach Kevin O'Connell.

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3 Questions For The Minnesota Vikings This Offseason

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the surprises of the 2024 season. After many picked them to finish at the bottom of the NFC North, they won 14 games behind an elite offense and overwhelming defense.

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah News / The Daily Norseman / January 21

Takeaways from Vikings Season-Ending Presser

What did the HC and GM have to say to cap the season? What’s going on between Kevin O’Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah? The Minnesota Vikings’ head coach and general manager recently held their season-ending press conferences, giving us a glimpse into their vision for the future.

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah News / Pro Football Talk / January 21

Vikings G.M. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is up next for an extension

One down, one to go. With the Vikings extending the contract of coach Kevin O'Connell, the next man up for a new deal is General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.

Kevin O'Connell News / Field Level Media / January 21

Vikings secure head coach Kevin O'Connell with multiyear extension

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell has agreed to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / January 21

Vikings, Kevin O’Connell Agree to Multi-Year Contract Extension

I guess the trade talk is over and done with Since he was hired ahead of the 2022 season, Kevin O’Connell has won two-thirds of the games he’s coached for the Minnesota Vikings and could be in line to win a Coach of the Year Award in a couple of weeks.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / January 21

Vikings reward HC Kevin O'Connell with new contract extension

While several teams around the NFL are trying to find their next head coach, the Minnesota Vikings already have the man they believe in for their job. They are also taking great steps to make sure he does not get away anytime soon.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Total Apex Sports / January 21

Minnesota Vikings-Head Coach Kevin O’Connell Agree To Contract Extension

The Minnesota Vikings locked up Head Coach Kevin O’Connell for years to come on Tuesday afternoon. He and the team had been unable to agree to a contract extension before the 2024-2025 season.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bleacher Nation / January 21

Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell Gets an Extension

We can end all of the silly Kevin O’Connell trade chatter now after the Minnesota Vikings, to really no one’s surprise, have extended the Coach of the Year candidate this afternoon.

Kevin O'Connell News / Larry Brown Sports / January 21

Vikings make big announcement about HC Kevin O’Connell

Vikings owner Mark Wilf issued a statement on Tuesday revealing that the team has signed Kevin O’Connell to a contract extension.

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Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / January 21

Vikings Take Care of the 1st Major Offseason Item

The Minnesota Vikings finished their 2024 campaign with a pair of losses, but nobody even expected them to be in a position to participate in the postseason tournament.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 21

Kevin O’Connell, Vikings agree to multi-year contract extension after playoff loss

The Minnesota Vikings and head coach Kevin O’Connell will continue their success in the upcoming years. O’Connell and the Vikings agreed on a multi-year contract, according to the Vikings team website.

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 21

Vikings Working On Extension For GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the Vikings are working on an extension with GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Minnesota agreed to a long-term extension with HC Kevin O’Connell on Tuesday and they are looking to secure their HC and GM for the foreseeable future.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Spun / January 21

Kevin O'Connell Makes Decision On His Future With The Vikings

Before the postseason even started, Jay Glazer of FOX reported that NFL teams were trying to trade for Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell. "There are multiple teams that are actually considering trying to trade for Kevin O'Connell," Glazer said in Week 18.

Minnesota Vikings News / 5 GOATs / January 21

Kevin O’Connell, Vikings agree to multi-year contract extension

Kevin O’Connell agreed to a multi-year contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings, the franchise announced Tuesday. He was preparing to enter the final year of his deal.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 21

Patriots conduct OC interview with Vikings’ Grant Udinski

The Patriots are among the teams in need of a new offensive and defensive coordinator. The list of candidates to interview for the former position has expanded.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / January 21

Minnesota Vikings Under-the-Radar Assistant Lands Another OC Interview

Less than a couple of weeks after being eliminated from the 2024-25 NFL Playoff field, optimism may be shining through in Eagan. As of Tuesday, it appears the Minnesota Vikings may end up dodging many of the coaching staff landmines laid throughout the 2025 coaching/executive hiring cycle.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 21

Kirk Cousins compensatory pick likely to give Vikings another top-100 selection

Draft capital is limited for the Minnesota Vikings in 2025, but one cannot forget that a potential third-round compensatory pick, stemming from Kirk Cousins leaving for Atlanta, could be awarded to Minnesota.

Justin Jefferson News / Minnesota Sports Fan / January 21

Vikings Superstar Justin Jefferson Receives Another Honor

The Minnesota Vikings put together a season unlike anyone projected, in 2024. Third year head coach Kevin O’Connell pushed his team to 14 wins, 2nd most in franchise history, and an easy playoff berth, something that doesn’t happen all that often here.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 20

3 early Vikings 2025 NFL Draft targets with No. 24 pick

The Minnesota Vikings looked every bit like a Super Bowl contender. But the last two game results got the Vikings immediately looking towards the offseason.

Aaron Jones News / Athlon Sports / January 18

Vikings Predicted to Replace Aaron Jones With Head-Turning Running Back

The Minnesota Vikings could bring back Aaron Jones next season at the age of 31, or they could try and trade up a few spots to get into the Ashton Jeanty sweepstakes. However, there is a lesser known third path that makes sense for Minnesota if upgrading the running back position is a priority in the first round of April's NFL draft.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 17

Vikings Sign WR Jeshaun Jones To Futures Deal

The Minnesota Vikings announced Friday that they’ve signed WR Jeshaun Jones to a futures contract for the 2025 season. Here’s the updated list of futures