Tagged: Kevin O'Connell (8 Results)
Fantasy News: Vikings RB suffers Achilles injury in Sunday's win over Falcons
Vikings' head coach Kevin O’Connell disclosed Monday that RB Cam Akers' Achilles injury sustained during the 4th quarter of Sunday's win over the Falcons, is season-ending. Akers was carted off the field, sparking concerns that his season was over. more »
Lacking a defense, Vikings fire DC Donatell
A day after declining to comment about the status of defensive coordinator Ed Donatell, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell announced on Thursday that the embattled coordinator would not return for… More the 2023 season. The 65-year-old Donatell is a longtime NFL defensive coordinator who will likely have offers to join another coaching staff, but his one lone year in Minnesota ended up with a disappointing playoff loss and a pink slip. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Around the NFL: Irv Smith
I see that Kevin O’Connell is talking up Irv Smith. The Vikings need a third option behind Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen, and Smith should be the guy, I think. more »
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Factoid: Dalvin Cook
The Vikings are going with Kevin O’Connell as their new coach. I would think that would be a downgrade for Dalvin Cook. more »
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Vikings announce O’Connell as new head coach
The Minnesota Vikings officially announced former Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell as the team’s new head coach. The Vikings fired GM Rick Spielman and head coach Mike Zimmer six… More weeks ago and waited patiently while the Rams completed their Super Bowl run. Just four days after winning the Super Bowl with the Rams, O’Connell takes over as the tenth head coach in Vikings franchise history. Less
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Vikings plan to hire Rams OC O’Connell
The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly set to hire Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell as the team’s next head coach. A deal with O’Connell cannot be completed until after Los… More Angeles plays the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl on February 13th. The Vikings spent most of Wednesday interviewing Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, but reportedly never made him a job offer. Less
Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune
Rams to hire new offensive, defensive coordinators
The Los Angeles Rams are finalizing the hiring of Brandon Staley as defensive coordinator and Kevin O’Connell as offensive coordinator according to sources close to the team. Staley, 37, has spent… More the last three years in defensive roles with the Chicago Bears and Denver Broncos. O’Connell, 34, was the offensive coordinator in Washington last season. Less
Source: Los Angeles Times
Washington promotes O’Connell to OC
Washington promoted passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach Kevin O’Connell to offensive coordinator on Tuesday. Matt Cavanaugh, the team’s OC for the past two seasons, will remain with the organization as a senior offensive assistant. Coach Jay Gruden may continue to call plays for the upcoming season.
Source: Washington Post