The Minnesota Vikings have named Kevin O’Connell as the 10th head coach in franchise history. Coming off a Super Bowl LVI victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, O’Connell joins the Vikings after serving as the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams the past two seasons. “We are ecstatic to add Kevin as our head coach,” […]
REPORT: Vikings Will Intro KOC on Thursday
(Eagan, MN) — The Minnesota Vikings will officially have their new head coach by the end of the week. E-S-P-N’s Adam Schefter reports that the team is expected to sign Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell to become the team’s next head coach on Thursday. O’Connell beat out Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh among others, […]
Vikes adding to front office staff
The Minnesota Vikings have hired Ryan Grigson in a senior personnel position. Grigson spent the past two seasons with the Cleveland Browns as the team’s senior football advisor, where he worked with Vikings General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and contributed to all roster and strategic football decisions. “I am thrilled to add Ryan Grigson to our […]
Vikings have their new general manager
The Minnesota Vikings have named Kwesi Adofo-Mensah (kway-see uh-doe-foe men-suh) as the team’s new general manager. Adofo-Mensah will lead the team’s football operation after spending the past two seasons as the Vice President of Football Operations for the Cleveland Browns. “We are thrilled to welcome Kwesi to the Minnesota Vikings. His unique background, variety of […]
O’Neill named to NFL Pro Bowl
Vikings T Brian O’Neill has been named to the 2022 NFL Pro Bowl, the first of his career. O’Neill will be replacing T Tristan Wirfs of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who is unable to participate due to injury. The Wilmington, Delaware, native played in 100 percent of the offensive snaps in the 2021 season, helping […]
Zimmer and Spielman Fired
(Eagan, MN) — Today the Minnesota Vikings fired both general manager Rick Spielman and head coach Mike Zimmer. In a statement from the team, owners Zygi and Mark Wilf said, “We appreciate Rick and Mike’s commitment to the team’s on-field success, their passion for making a positive impact in our community and their dedication to […]
Vikings Win Season Finale
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Vikings scored 28 points in the second half of a 31-17 win over the Chicago Bears at U-S Bank Stadium. The Viking overcame an early 14-0 deficit to pick up the win. Kirk Cousins passed for 250 yards and three touchdowns, while both Justin Jefferson and Ihmir Smith-Marsette caught a […]
Vikings name Minnesota High School All-State team
The 2021 Minnesota Vikings All-State Team, Vikings High School Coach of the Year and Mr. Football will be recognized at Sunday’s game vs. Chicago at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings All-State team is comprised of senior student-athletes from all classes of football in the state, selected in conjunction with the Minnesota Football Coaches Association. The […]
Vikings Lose; Season On Brink
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Los Angeles Rams recovered a Vikings onside kick attempt to ice the game in a 30-23 win at U.S. Bank Stadium. Brandon Powell’s 61-yard punt return touchdown in the third quarter put the Rams up by two possessions, and L,.A. kept Minnesota at an arm’s length the rest of the way. […]
Indigenous Bowl set for Sunday at US Bank Stadium
The 7G Foundation, in partnership with the Minnesota Vikings, will host the 4th Indigenous Bowl at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, December 5 kicking off at 10 am. Players are now in the Twin Cities for practices and team-building activities. Admission for the game is free of charge. The game will be streamed by School […]