Following a recent report that teams in need of a new head coach could pursue a trade for Kevin O'Connell of the Minnesota Vikings, O'Connell has made

A stunning report Sunday threw a cloud of uncertainty over the future of the Vikings as they prepare for the NFL playoffs.

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 services via trade.

The Chicago Bears are on the hunt for their next head coach, and general manager Ryan Poles hasn't ruled out trading for a head coach. "We'll look at

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has dumped fuel on rumors that his team could trade for its next head coach in 2025.

That's probably while "multiple teams" are considering trying to trade for Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell, at least according to analyst Jay Glazer, who broke the news on FOX Sunday. "There are multiple teams that are actually considering trying to trade for Kevin O'Connell,

And another layer was introduced Sunday: multiple teams are thinking about trying to trade for Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, according to Fox Sports.

The momentum for Kevin O’Connell to win the 2024 Coach Of the Year award continues. On NFL Gameday Morning, Steve Mariucci played the role of O’Connell in accepting the award during a hypothetical ceremony.

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell was included in a recent list of possible coaching candidates for the 2025 season. This report shared by Fox's Jay Glazer shocked many NFL fans as O'Connell led the Vikings to a 14–3 season and playoff bid.

O’Connell said he was “not really interested” in discussing the rumors, which came up during “Fox NFL Sunday.” The Vikings owners have plans to discuss a contract extension after season’s end.