Vikings, Sam Darnold and Kevin O'Connell

Vikings Kevin O’Connell named Sporting News Coach of the Year by his peers
Sam Darnold won Comeback Player of the Year. Each is also a finalist in their respective category for the media-selected NFL Honors.
Vikings' Kevin O’Connell, Sam Darnold earn Sporting News awards
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell and quarterback Sam Darnold earned awards from The Sporting News on Thursday after the team made the playoffs for the second time in three years.
NFL Players Vote Vikings QB Sam Darnold CPOY
Sam Darnold continues to rack up accolades for his season with the Minnesota Vikings and head coach Kevin O'Connell has followed suit.
Vikings Get Good News on Possible Return of QB Sam Darnold
The Minnesota Vikings can probably bring Sam Darnold back to the team, though only if he is willing to take a little less than market value.
Vikings' Kevin O'Connell, Brian Flores and Sam Darnold named AP award finalists
The NFL and Associated Press unveiled the finalists for year-end awards on Thursday, and among them are Kevin O'Connell for Coach of the Year, Brian Flores for Assistant Coach of the Year and Sam Darnold for Comeback Player of the Year.
NFL Rumors: Kevin O’Connell’s Vikings Eye $45M Decision Amid Sam Darnold’s Raiders Connection
The Vikings lost their wild card playoff against the Rams and exited the 2024 season. The post NFL Rumors: Kevin O’Connell’s Vikings Eye $45M Decision Amid Sam Darnold’s Raiders Connection appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Pelissero believes 'most logical' Sam Darnold outcome is return to Vikings
To bring back Sam Darnold or not is the biggest question the Minnesota Vikings have to answer before the NFL free agency officially opens for business in March.
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Vikings' Kevin O'Connell comments on Sam Darnold's performance vs. Rams
Same old Sam? Not quite, at least according to Kevin O'Connell. A sensational season for Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings came to a screeching halt Monday night, losing 27-9 to the Rams ...
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Kevin O’Connell appreciates Sam Darnold, but says “it did not work out in the end”
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said after Monday night’s loss to the Rams that quarterback Sam Darnold has a “special place in my heart” because of the way he played this season. But he ...
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5 teams that could pair Kevin O’Connell and Sam Darnold together in 2025
Sam Darnold, Kevin O, Connell, Minnesota Vikings / Stephen Maturen/GettyImages Unfortunately, all signs point to Darnold going somewhere else in NFL free agency. This is because the Vikings ...
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Kevin O'Connell's Competitiveness Will Fuel the 2025 Offseason
Kevin O'Connell stood in front of reporters on Thursday and tried to explain how Sam Darnold and the offense came up short in ...
Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell addresses his NFL future and potential contract extension
Despite being eliminated by the Los Angeles Rams, the Minnesota Vikings had a strong NFL season, battling through injury ...
Vikings Sam Darnold Projected to Land ‘Preposterous’ Deal in Free Agency
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is expected to cash in this offseason due to a handful of factors around the NFL.