O'Connell joined the Los Angeles Rams as offensive coordinator in January 2020. In his second season, the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 to win Super Bowl LVI. In February 2022, Kevin ...

Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to a multiyear contact extension, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday.

Kevin O’Connell, who led the Minnesota Vikings to the second-most victories in a season in franchise history, is the 2024 NFL Coach of the Year, chosen in voting conducted by the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA).

O'Connell, 39, lands a contract extension after guiding Vikings to 14-3 record with Sam Darnold at quarterback.

Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell said today he’s had great dialogue with ownership on extension talks, per Alec Lewis. O’Connell reiterated he wants to stay in Minnesota and sign a long-term deal.

Sean Payton has been nominated for Coach of the Year after leading a team with a 5.5 over/under win total to a 10-7 record. Denver reached the NFL playoffs for the first time since 2015 despite carrying the largest dead money salary cap hit in NFL history, and Payton did it with a rookie quarterback.

After a stellar bounce-back season with the Minnesota Vikings, including a Pro Bowl selection, former USC Trojans quarterback Sam Darnold has been announced as a finalist for NFL Comeback Player of the Year.

Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow and Saquon Barkley are finalists for The Associated Press 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards.

According to Ian Rapoport, the Bears have put in a request to interview Vikings DBs coach Daronte Jones for their defensive coordinator vacancy.

Four quarterbacks and 2,000-yard rusher Saquon Barkley are the five finalists for NFL MVP for the 2024 season.

When the Vikings and Rams face off, Jay Gruden's fingerprints will be all over the Sean McVay-Kevin O'Connell coaching battle.