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Kevin O’Connell says Vikings have been 'really aggressive' in push to retain DC Brian Flores

The Vikings are still in negotiations with defensive coordinator Brian Flores as the clock ticks down on their time to finalize a contract before other teams can make their pitches. Typically, there is an exclusive 10-day negotiation window after the end of the season for a team to renew contracts with coordinators and assistant coaches.

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Kevin O’Connell has ‘lots of confidence’ Brian Flores will be retained as Vikings DC

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Minnesota Vikings want Brian Flores back as defensive coordinator in 2026

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Commanders Want a Piece of One Vikings Coach

The Washington Commanders expressed a desire to interview the 44-year-old on Tuesday, possibly on tap to lead Dan Quinn’s defense in 2026 and beyond.

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Vikings want Brian Flores back in 2026

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Monday Brought the Best Kind of Brian Flores Update

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Kevin O’Connell announces assistant head coach Mike Pettine is retiring

On Tuesday, coach Kevin O’Connell announced that assistant head coach Mike Pettine is retiring. Pettine, 59, joined the Vikings in 2022. In 2024, Pettine was both the assistant head coach and the outside linebackers coach.

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Kevin O'Connell talks J.J. McCarthy, goals for Vikings' 2026 QB room

O'Connell wants a deep, talented quarterback room next season. Barring something shocking, McCarthy will be a big part of that.

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Kevin O'Connell says the quiet part out loud about the Minnesota Vikings' future at quarterback

The Minnesota Vikings have an uncertain future at the quarterback position, and it's going to be the through line of the 2026 offseason. Head coach Kevin O'Connell made it clear that they won't be going into the season with just J.

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Kevin O’Connell: I think there has to be competition at QB

O’Connell said that he thinks “a deep and talented quarterback room will only enhance [McCarthy’s] ability” to grow as a player and that means the team is going to focus on adding competition to that room in the coming months. Undrafted rookie Max Brosmer is currently the only other quarterback under contract for next season.

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Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell looks to add depth, competition to QB room during 2026 offseason

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters on Tuesday that he wants a deeper quarterback room for the 2026 season.

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Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell Hints at Big Change for JJ McCarthy in 2026

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell fuels speculation about Minnesota’s 2026 quarterback plans after J.J. McCarthy’s struggles.

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Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah expect to bring in competition for J.J. McCarthy

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell and GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said Jan. 13 they plan to bring in competition for quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

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Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell Gets Bad News Amid NFL Playoffs

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell is the only coach in the NFC North without a playoff win entering a pivotal year for his future in Minnesota.

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Why the pressure on Kevin O'Connell will ramp up significantly in 2026

Kevin O'Connell has accomplished quite a bit in the four years since he was hired as the 10th head coach in Minnesota Vikings history.

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Watch: O’Connell, Adofo-Mensah address Vikings QB situation, offseason questions in end-of-season press conference

Before they headed into the long offseason, Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah took the podium at the TCO Center for an end-of-season press conference that spent a lot of time on the state of the team's quarterback room.

The Nasty Curse Could Be Coming for Kevin O’Connell

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell will embark on Year No. 5 this offseason, hoping to snap the franchise’s recent […]