How young Kevin sprouted upward to 6-foot-5 at La Costa Canyon High School in Carlsbad, Calif. O’Connell’s dual-threat ability as a quarterback, though, did not attract national interest.

Kevin O'Connell has yet to agree to an extension with the Minnesota Vikings, and the HC is reportedly drawing interest from teams looking to trade for him.

Former Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell has been officially hired and announced as the 10th head coach in the history of the Minnesota Vikings. The 10th head coach in franchise history.

Kevin O’Connell Is The Perfect Man For The Job There certainly is something special about Kevin O’Connell. He was able to lead a team with a struggling QB, in his career so far, to the playoffs.

Kevin O’Connell, right, new head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, is introduced by Vikings General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, left, during a news conference in Eagan, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022.

Kevin O'Connell signed a four-year contract when he joined in 2022 and could be a free agent after the 2025 season, unless the Vikings and the coach agree to an extension.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Detroit.

The Vikings' Kevin O'Connell is one of the great quarterback minds in the NFL. He got that way by doing one thing better than other coaches.

While O'Connell clearly has a preference of where he wants to be, the Wilf family, owners of the Vikings, have "no interest" in trading their head coach, according to ESPN. O'Connell's priority is ...

O'Connell says he's had "great dialogue" with Vikings as contract extension talks enter picture January 16, 2025 / 7:25 PM CST / AP Vikings fans return from Arizona disappointed in season-ending loss ...

A couple of days after Kevin O’Connell agreed to unofficially become the next head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, he tried to keep his focus on the Super Bowl, which he’ll coach in with the ...

Christopher L. Gasper Kevin O’Connell was drafted by Bill Belichick in 2008. Now he’s facing him as a head coach. By Christopher L. Gasper Globe Staff, Updated November 23, 2022, 11:35 a.m. 15 ...