The Lions coach believed that his team would be facing the Vikings in the NFC divisional round, and now both teams are out of the playoffs.

Before the Minnesota Vikings suffered a 27-9 wild-card playoff loss at the Los Angeles Rams this past Monday, Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell became the subject of some interesting trade rumors with his current contract set to expire after the 2025 season.

The Minnesota Vikings' season came to an abrupt end in the wild-card round, when they fell to the Los Angeles Rams 27-9, following an impressive 14-3 regular season. The team has some unknowns in what seems to be an optimistic future,

The Minnesota Vikings' season may have come to an early close on Monday night after they fell 27–9 to the Los Angeles Rams in the wild-card, but their impressive 14–3 season could be enough for the team to keep coach Kevin O'Connell around.

Co-owner Mark Wilf told the Minnesota Star Tribune earlier in January he was “ looking forward to a great future ” with O’Connell, 39, and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, who is also entering the final year of his contract in 2025.

NFL insider Adam Schefter expects the Minnesota Vikings and Kevin O'Connell to agree on a contract extension soon... but how much will it cost the Wilfs?

Kevin O’Connell made himself clear on Thursday afternoon at TCO Performance Center. Asked if he wants to sign a contract extension to remain the head coach of the Vikings moving forward, O’Connell replied,

Despite being eliminated by the Los Angeles Rams, the Minnesota Vikings had a strong NFL season, battling through injury setbacks. Speculation about head coach Kevin O'Connell's future arose, but he addressed the rumors decisively.

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and coach Kevin O’Connell. Adofo-Mensah and O’Connell have a 34-17 record over three years together plus 0-2 in the playoffs.