Vikings, Kevin O'Connell and Sam Darnold

Vikings Kevin O’Connell named Sporting News Coach of the Year by his peers
Sam Darnold won Comeback Player of the Year. Each is also a finalist in their respective category for the media-selected NFL Honors.
Vikings' Kevin O’Connell, Sam Darnold earn Sporting News awards
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell and quarterback Sam Darnold earned awards from The Sporting News on Thursday after the team made the playoffs for the second time in three years.
NFL Rumors: Kevin O’Connell’s Vikings Eye $45M Decision Amid Sam Darnold’s Raiders Connection
The Vikings lost their wild card playoff against the Rams and exited the 2024 season. The post NFL Rumors: Kevin O’Connell’s Vikings Eye $45M Decision Amid Sam Darnold’s Raiders Connection appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Vikings and coach Kevin O'Connell agree to a multiyear contract extension after a 14-win season
MINNEAPOLIS — 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.
Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell addresses his NFL future and potential contract extension
Despite being eliminated by the Los Angeles Rams, the Minnesota Vikings had a strong NFL season, battling through injury setbacks. Speculation about head coach Kevin O'Connell's future arose, but he addressed the rumors decisively.
NFL Players Vote Vikings QB Sam Darnold CPOY
Sam Darnold continues to rack up accolades for his season with the Minnesota Vikings and head coach Kevin O'Connell has ...
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Kevin O’Connell appreciates Sam Darnold, but says “it did not work out in the end”
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said after Monday night’s loss to the Rams that quarterback Sam Darnold has a “special place in my heart” because of the way he played this season. But he ...
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Vikings' Kevin O'Connell comments on Sam Darnold's performance vs. Rams
Same old Sam? Not quite, at least according to Kevin O'Connell. A sensational season for Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings came to a screeching halt Monday night, losing 27-9 to the Rams ...
Vikings Get Good News on Possible Return of QB Sam Darnold
The Minnesota Vikings can probably bring Sam Darnold back to the team, though only if he is willing to take a little less ...
Minnesota Vikings' Sam Darnold Finalist For NFL Comeback Player Of The Year
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold was announced as a finalist for the National Football League’s Comeback Player of ...
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Kevin O'Connell's Competitiveness Will Fuel the 2025 Offseason
Kevin O'Connell stood in front of reporters on Thursday and tried to explain how Sam Darnold and the offense came up short in ...
Vikings QB Sam Darnold named finalist for Comeback Player of the Year
Minnesota was intrigued with Darnold after he spent time learning from 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, one of the league’s ...
Sam Darnold’s free-agent options: Which teams make the most sense and why?
The Vikings could bring back the 27-year-old, but other teams will likely be interested, too. Here's who could be in the market for the QB.