Contract status of coach Kevin O’Connell, GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah among the Vikings’ offseason questions

Coach Kevin O’Connell’s contract status is a key offseason question for the Minnesota Vikings. His current contract expires after the 2025 season, and the Vikings may consider extending it given his impressive regular-season record of 34-17 since being hired.¹

As for General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, there’s no indication of any changes to his contract status. He and O’Connell will work together to address the Vikings’ offseason priorities, including deciding on a quarterback and reconfiguring the secondary.²

The Vikings have several options to consider at quarterback, including re-signing Sam Darnold, making J.J. McCarthy the starter, or exploring other veteran passers. Adofo-Mensah emphasized the importance of evaluating Darnold’s entire body of work, rather than just his final two games.