The Chicago Bears have requested to interview Minnesota Vikings defensive backs coach and passing game coordinator Daronte Jones for their defensive coordinator vacancy, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport.

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the top teams in the NFC, and after an early exit in the playoffs they decided to give Kevin O'Connell a multi-year deal.

The Los Angeles Rams looked dead in the water to begin the 2024 NFL season. They were 1-4 and well on their way to missing the playoffs. However, following their bye week, head coach Sean McVay and his coaching staff were able to turn a corner and go on a second-half run to qualify for the 2025 NFL Playoffs.

The Minnesota Vikings have decided on head coach Kevin O'Connell staying with the team, as he has agreed to a multi-year extension.

EAGAN, Minn. (KEYC) – The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to a multiyear contract extension with Head Coach Kevin O’Connell, the team announced Tuesday. The terms of the agreement were not announced by the team, but according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the extension is described as “a blockbuster.”

The Vikings have gone 34-17 in the three regular seasons O’Connell has been in charge, though they have yet to win a playoff game since he took over. The extension was described

The Minnesota Vikings had a surprising season under Sam Darnold and Kevin O'Connell being a strong contender throughout the NFL season. In light of this, the Vikings head coach has reportedly made a decision regarding his future for the next season.

Add Daronte Jones to the list of Vikings coaches (and one executive) who have received interest from another franchise regarding a possible promotion.

Bears head coach Ben Johnson squared off with the Vikings twice this season in his role as the Lions' offensive coordinator and he wants to speak to one of Minnesota's coaches about a job on his staff.

"I would say most likely, he's played his final game in Minnesota," Schultz said on The Herd. In the caption he posted with the video of the segment, he said he has "a hard time seeing (Darnold) back in Minnesota" and that "J.J. McCarthy is the future."

Through the first week of their coaching search, the Dallas Cowboys’ list of interviews is coming into focus. But as NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport pointed out, they will be Rooney Rule compliant by Monday night.

Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to a multiyear contact extension, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday.