Vikings Kevin O’Connell Wants Extension: “Love being Vikings head but was denied due to……

Kevin O’Connell, the Minnesota Vikings’ head coach, has expressed his desire to sign a contract extension with the team. When asked about it, O’Connell said, “I do,” emphasizing his love for being the Vikings’ head coach and his great relationship with the team’s ownership.¹

O’Connell has had a successful tenure with the Vikings, leading the team to a 34-17 regular-season record over three years. He’s particularly proud of the team’s 14-3 record in the 2024 season, despite the disappointing end to the season with a loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card Round.²

The Vikings’ ownership, including Mark and Zygi Wilf, has expressed appreciation for O’Connell’s leadership, and it’s expected that the team will extend his contract this offseason. O’Connell’s current contract is set to expire after the 2025 season, but he’s made it clear that he wants to stay with the Vikings long-term.³