Vikings give O'Connell multi-year extension

The Minnesota Vikings and head coach Kevin O'Connell agreed to a multi-year extension, the team announced Tuesday.

"Kevin is exactly who we believed him to be when we named him as our head coach - an innovative play-caller, an excellent communicator, and a strong leader who motivates and connects with his players," Vikings co-owner and president Mark Wilf said in a statement. "He has helped establish a culture that positions us for sustained success, and he will continue to set the standard we need as we pursue a championship for Vikings fans."

Terms of the deal weren't disclosed. The Vikings are also working on a contract extension for general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

The extension comes in the wake of the Vikings' wild-card loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported in early January that "multiple teams" were considering trading for the coach.

O'Connell has been Minnesota's head coach since 2022 and posted a 14-3 record this season. He became the franchise's first coach to lead the team to multiple seasons with 13 or more wins. The 39-year-old would've been entering the last year of his four-year contract in the 2025 season.