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Will Sam Darnold be a Viking in 2025? Why J.J. McCarthy is the key
Darnold can become a free agent. McCarthy missed his rookie season. What's next for the Vikings' QBs?ESPN - 4d -
Vikings, O'Connell agree to multiyear extension
The Vikings and head coach Kevin O'Connell have agreed to a multiyear extension, the team announced Tuesday.ESPN - Jan. 22 -
Vikings reach multi-year contract extension with coach Kevin O'Connell
Kevin O'Connell has led the Vikings to the playoffs twice in his three seasons leading the franchise.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 21 -
Lions, Vikings, Packers went from dominant to duds outside NFC North
After the regular-season finale in Detroit, Lions coach Dan Campbell said to Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell, "See you in two weeks."Yahoo Sports - Jan. 20 -
Besiktas appoint Solskjær as head coach
Turkish side Besiktas have appointed former Manchester United player and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as head coach, the club has confirmed.ESPN - Jan. 18 -
O'Connell: 'Great' bond, dialogue with Vikes brass
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell met with the team's ownership group this week and said Thursday that he wants to sign a contract extension to remain with the team.ESPN - Jan. 16 -
Kevin O'Connell wants to sign extension with Vikings, coach set to be a free agent after 2025 season
O'Connell says he hopes to remain in MinnesotaCBS Sports - Jan. 16 -
Darnold's dream turns into a nightmare. What will the Vikings do?
Even after a remarkable regular season, Monday night's feeble showing marked another major test Sam Darnold failed as the Vikings' starting QB. What now?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 14 -
Why Vikings' Kevin O'Connell is the quintessential modern NFL coach
Empath O'Connell dismisses the idea he's soft or too sensitive as he sheds the old-school style of coaching.ESPN - Jan. 13 -
Rams dominate Vikings 27-9 to advance in NFL playoffs
Latest news and live updates as the Minnesota Vikings face the Los Angeles Rams on Wild Card Weekend. Follow live updates from the first round of this year’s playoffs.NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Will Art Rooney make a coaching change?
The Steelers take great pride, as they should, in the fact that they have hired only three coaches since 1969.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12 -
Rams vs. Minnesota Vikings: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
Everything you need to know about the Rams facing the Vikings in the NFC wild-card playoffs at State Farm Stadium on Monday, including start time, TV channel.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12 -
Rams-Vikings Relocation Nearly Unprecedented in NFL History
Ultimately, the NFL had no choice. On Thursday, as multiple fires continued to burn across Los Angeles, the league announced it would move Monday night’s wild card game between the Los Angeles Rams ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10 -
Inside a creative resource Sean McVay’s Rams could use to decode the Vikings
Los Angeles has a season-long strategy to practice responding to unpredictability, which Brian Flores' Vikings defense will certainly present.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10 -
NFL moves Vikings-Rams playoff tilt to Arizona
The NFL has moved Monday's playoff game between the Vikings and Rams to Arizona, saying the decision was made in the interest of public safety as wildfires continue to ravage Southern California.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
Relocation of Vikings-Rams game moves line by one point, so far
Before the Vikings-Rams game was moved from SoFi Stadium in L.A. due to the ongoing wildfires, Minnesota was favored by 1.5 points at DraftKings.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10 -
Vikings coy on Jones' role; ex-Giant could be QB2
The Vikings are considering elevating Daniel Jones to their backup QB behind Sam Darnold for the playoffs.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
NFL: Would move Vikings-Rams to AZ if necessary
As wildfires continue to devastate several areas across Los Angeles, the NFL is preparing for Monday night's wild-card playoff game between the Vikings and Rams to take place as scheduled at SoFi ...ESPN - Jan. 9 -
Two Football Lifers Became Outcasts. With the Vikings, They’re Revered.
The Minnesota defensive coordinator Brian Flores and the senior vice president of player personnel Ryan Grigson have become each other’s allies.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Los Angeles wildfires: Vikings-Rams wild-card playoff moved, Lakers game postponed as coaches, athletes are impacted by fires
Two NBA coaches have been affected by the wildfires in Southern California.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Vikings' Flores to take every interview request
Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores says he is planning on taking every interview request for a head coaching job.ESPN - Jan. 7 -
Vikings' O'Connell: 'This is where I want to be'
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 ...ESPN - Jan. 7 -
Vikings-Lions attracts 28.5 million for last game of regular season
The 2024 regular season went out with a bang — and with the third largest Sunday Night Football audience ever.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Ghost story? Sam Darnold showed the Vikings what still haunts him
Minnesota was starting to believe that Darnold could exorcise the franchise's playoff demons. Then he had his own terrifying blast from the past.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Jets request interview with Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for vacant head coaching job
Flores sued the NFL in 2022 over its hiring practices.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Gibbs carries Lions past Vikes, to NFC's top seed
Jahmyr Gibbs had four touchdowns, and the Lions beat Minnesota 31-9 on Sunday night to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
Multiple teams considering trading for Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, per report
O'Connell is reportedly set to enter the final year of his contractCBS Sports - Jan. 6 -
Vikings face Lions for No. 1 seed in NFC
In what could be considered the biggest game of the 2024-25 NFL season, the Detroit Lions will host the Minnesota Vikings on "Sunday Night Football."NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Kings Pacific Showdown: Coaches and Outlook
The Los Angeles Kings found balance with Todd McLellan, who was hired before the 2019-20 season and coached for five seasons. Under his leadership, the team made its first playoff appearance since ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
NFL Week 18 Props That Pop: Loading up on Vikings-Lions bets
Liz Loza and Daniel Dopp break down Week 18 and offer their favorite prop bets for the final week of the NFL regular season.ESPN - Jan. 5 -
Vikes buy 1,900 tickets for Ford Field showdown
The Vikings purchased roughly 1,900 tickets for Sunday's winner-take-all NFC North matchup against the Lions, then offered them to team-based stakeholders.ESPN - Jan. 5 -
Timing of HC interviews hinges on Vikings-Lions
The outcome of Sunday night's Vikings-Lions game will determine when Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn and Brian Flores can start interviewing for head coaching jobs.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
Who are the coaching candidates for 2025?
Here are 23 names to watch as the carousel starts to spin.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
QB-needy Giants should pursue J.J. McCarthy trade with Vikings
The Giants need a quarterback next season, and there’s no reason for them not to pursue an offseason trade with the Minnesota Vikings for first-round pick J.J. McCarthy.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
Vikings vs. Lions: Who's going to win? And how will they do it
Two Coach of the Year candidates. Two dangerous offenses. Two aggressive defenses. But there can only be one winner in Sunday night's game of the year.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
'Excellent place': RB Jones wants to stay a Viking
As he nears the end of one of his most productive seasons, Vikings RB Aaron Jones made it clear this week: He has found a new home and hopes to re-sign with the team when his contract expires this ...ESPN - Jan. 2 -
NFL Week 18 betting: 7 best lines, props and more, including the Vikings-Lions clash
Here's a look at Week 18 from a betting perspective.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2 -
Pro Bowl rosters include 9 Ravens, 7 Lions, 6 Vikings and Eagles and no Patrick Mahomes
Nine Baltimore Ravens, including two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, were selected for the Pro Bowl GamesABC News - Jan. 2 -
Matchup rankings: Trust wide receivers in Vikings-Lions tilt
Here are the most and least favorable matchups in the NFL at QB, RB, WR and TE for Week 18.ESPN - Jan. 2 -
Scandinavians came to Britain long before Vikings and Anglo-Saxons, finds study
Genetic analysis of Roman soldier or gladiator buried in York reveals 25% of his ancestry came from Scandinavia. People with Scandinavian ancestry were in Britain long before the Anglo-Saxons or ...The Guardian - Jan. 1
