The Vikings announced Tuesday that they have reached a multiyear contract extension with the coach who led Minnesota to a 14-3 record and a playoff appearance this season.

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the top teams in the NFC, and after an early exit in the playoffs they decided to give Kevin O'Connell a multi-year deal.

The Minnesota Vikings struck a new multi-year contract extension with O’Connell on Tuesday afternoon, the team announced. While specifics of the deal aren’t yet known, it is expected to keep him in Minneapolis for the foreseeable future.

The Vikings’ next big decision will come at the quarterback position this offseason when the team chooses between potentially re-signing Sam Darnold or giving the job to J.J. McCarthy, who missed the entire season due to a knee injury after the team took him with the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

The Vikings and Head Coach Kevin O’Connell have agreed to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Tuesday.

Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. On Tuesday afternoon, the Vikings announced they have agreed to terms on a multi-year contract extension with O’Connell. The exact length of the contract extension and the average annual value were not made public.

Mike Florio reacts to the news that the Vikings and Kevin O'Connell have reached a multiyear contract extension, and breaks down what it means for the Minnesota franchise moving forward.

While several teams around the NFL are trying to find their next head coach, the Minnesota Vikings already have the man they believe in for their job. They are also taking great steps to make sure he does not get away anytime soon.