Dec 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell looks on before the game against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
The Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions are preparing to face off in the biggest regular season game of recent memory. The stakes couldn’t be higher. The winner gets the number one overall seed in the NFC, home field advantage throughout the playoffs, and a first round bye.
The loser will be a 14-3 road wild card team. However, Minnesota is going to need to start thinking about the future of their organization here pretty quickly.
“Multiple Teams” Widespread Reports Surfacing That Vikings May Lose Kevin O’Connell
Dec 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Newly acquired Minnesota Vikings quarterback Daniel Jones walks off the field after the game against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Multiple teams have interest in possibly attempting to trade for #Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell, who will be in the final year of his contract next year and has had no extension talks, per Jay Glazer.
Multiple teams have him on their board.
Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell – Via Ari Merivo On Twitter (X)
Obviously, it would be shocking to see Minnesota let O’Connell walk after the success he has brought to the organization. Still, it is a little baffling that “no extension talks” have been had.
Here is a look at O’Connell’s coaching record:
Dec 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell and quarterback Sam Darnold (14) and defensive tackle Jerry Tillery (99) look on during a field goal attempt against the Green Bay Packers during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Aug 26, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell looks on before a game against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
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