The Minnesota Vikings will close out the Wild Card round of the 2025 NFL Playoffs on Monday night when they take on the Los Angeles Rams. Sam Darnold will be leading his team to battle after his breakout campaign, but recent comments from Kevin O'Connell indicate the team may have a new backup quarterback in Daniel Jones.

O’Connell said he was “not really interested” in discussing the rumors, which came up during “Fox NFL Sunday.” The Vikings owners have plans to discuss a contract extension after season’s end.

A stunning report Sunday threw a cloud of uncertainty over the future of the Vikings as they prepare for the NFL playoffs.

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell was included in a recent list of possible coaching candidates for the 2025 season. This report shared by Fox's Jay Glazer shocked many NFL fans as O'Connell led the Vikings to a 14–3 season and playoff bid.

Following a recent report that teams in need of a new head coach could pursue a trade for Kevin O'Connell of the Minnesota Vikings, O'Connell has made

Kevin O'Connell made clear Monday that he wants to continue as the Minnesota Vikings' head coach, even as his contract status has reportedly spurred interest from other NFL teams in acquiring his services via trade.

While O'Connell said on Monday he was "not really interested in...addressing the rumors or speculation" as his 14-3 Vikings prepare to play a wild-card playoff game at the 10-7 Lo

The renowned NFL insider revealed that "a few" suitors are interested in the possibility of trading for the team's head coach, Kevin O'Connell, this offseason. Nonetheless, any speculation can officially be put to bed.