Despite the Vikings suffering another one-and-done in the playoffs, no one expected them to go 14-3 in the regular season and be one of the best teams in the league. For that, Coach Kevin O’Connell was named NFC Coach of the Year Wednesday.

On this episode of the Access Vikings podcast, Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss O’Connell’s contract extension, Adofo-Mensah’s deal, the NFC North’s 0-3 record in the playoffs and more.

The Vikings announced on Tuesday that O’Connell had agreed to terms on a contract extension with the NFC North team. He is 34-17 in three seasons as Vikings coach. There were reports multiple teams were interested in trading for O’Connell. In the end, the Vikings and their coach agreed to stay together.

In three seasons with the Vikings, the 39-year-old O’Connell is 34-17 in the regular season and 0-2 in the playoffs.

O'Connell, 39, had recently expressed his desire to sign an extension with the Vikings. Reports had recently surfaced that the Vikings were planning to extend his contract, which was set to expire after the 2025 season. The Vikings are also expected to extend the contract of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, via NFL Media .

The toughest division in the NFL during the regular season failed in the postseason but became fascinating again in three days this week.

The Vikings have not waited long after the end of their season to work out an extension with Kevin O’Connell. Minnesota’s head coach has a new deal in place, the team announced on Tuesday.

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.

Minneapolis — The Minnesota Vikings and coach Kevin O'Connell agreed to terms on a multiyear contract extension on Tuesday, following a 14-3 regular season that defied external widespread preseason projections of at least a losing record if not a last-place finish in the NFC North.

After signing a multiyear contract extension, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell is one of the top 10 highest-paid NFL coaches.

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.

January 21 - Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell has agreed to a multiyear contract extension ... The Vikings fell short of the conference's No. 1 seed and the NFC North title, with the Detroit Lions earning both. Minnesota lost to the Los ...