The momentum for Kevin O’Connell to win the 2024 Coach Of the Year award continues. On NFL Gameday Morning, Steve Mariucci played the role of O’Connell in accepting the award during a hypothetical ceremony.

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.

MINNEAPOLIS — Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said his complete focus is on his team’s upcoming wild-card matchup with the Rams when asked Monday about rumors that teams would like to acquire him via trade.

A stunning report Sunday threw a cloud of uncertainty over the future of the Vikings as they prepare for the NFL playoffs. Jay Glazer reported on “Fox NFL Sunday” that multiple teams are interested in trying to trade for Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell this offseason as the 39-year-old will enter the final year of his contract.

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 Minnesota Vikings fell flat on their faces during their biggest game of the season on Sunday night in Detroit. Kevin O’Connell’s squad fell 31-9 to the Detroit Lions, surrendering the NFC’s No. 1 seed and setting up a Wild Card Weekend matchup with the Los Angeles Rams at Sofi Stadium.