O'Connell led the Vikings to a 13–4 record on the season, tying Matt LaFleur and Jim Harbaugh for the second-most wins for a rookie head coach in NFL history, which included an 11–0 record in games decided by one score, including the biggest comeback in NFL history.

Kevin O'Connell was named the 10th head coach in Minnesota Vikings history on Feb. 16, 2022, after serving as the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams during the 2020-21...

Jan 21, 2025 · EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings and Head Coach Kevin O’Connell have agreed to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Tuesday.

Jan 22, 2025 · MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings and coach Kevin O’Connell agreed to terms on a multiyear contract extension on Tuesday, following a 14-3 regular season that defied external widespread preseason projections of at least a losing record if not a last-place finish in the NFC North.

Jan 21, 2025 · O'Connell and the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to a multiyear contact extension, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Tuesday. The team announced the pact shortly...

4 days ago · Kevin O’Connell beat out Dan Campbell for Coach of the Year after leading the Minnesota Vikings to 14 wins with quarterback Sam Darnold.. O’Connell got 25 first-place votes, 18 seconds and seven thirds, appearing on all 50 ballots. Campbell, who guided Detroit to a franchise-record 15 wins, got 19 first-place votes to finish second.

Feb 16, 2022 · O'Connell, 36, was a member of the 49ers coaching staff (special projects) in 2016 and overlapped that season with new Vikings General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Here are five things to know...

Jan 21, 2025 · Fresh off what was a largely successful 2024 season, the Vikings ' head coach has agreed to terms on a multi-year deal with the team, the Vikings announced on Tuesday. O'Connell, 39, had...

4 days ago · In 2008, then-Patriots head coach Bill Belichick selected quarterback Kevin O'Connell in the third round of the draft. On Thursday night, Belichick awarded O'Connell the 2024 NFL Coach of the Year ...

4 days ago · Kevin O'Connell was named the NFL's Coach of the Year after leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 14-3 mark in his third season at the helm. See key moments 🏈 Sports news, delivered 📪 🏈's ...