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Vikings Lock Up Coach O'Connell With Big Extension
10 Nov
Summary
- Coach O'Connell earns an estimated $13 million annually.
- His contract extension runs through the 2029 NFL season.
- O'Connell received AP Coach of the Year for the 2024 season.
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell has agreed to a contract extension, ensuring his continued leadership through the 2029 NFL season. Reports indicate his annual compensation is approximately $13 million, placing him among the league's higher-paid coaches. This new agreement follows a period of significant success for O'Connell with the Vikings.
O'Connell, who joined the Vikings in February 2022, was named AP Coach of the Year for the 2024 season after leading the team to a 14-3 record. Despite a subsequent dip in performance in 2025, the team began the 2026 season strongly. Ownership appears committed to O'Connell, especially with the recent hiring of a new general manager.
