FOX NFL Insider Jay Glazer on Tuesday defending his reporting on Kevin O'Connell trade rumors after the Vikings agreed to a contract extension to keep him as head coach.

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 .

An NFL writer explained why it's "easy to envision" former New York Giants QB Daniel Jones taking over a specific starting role in 2025.

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

Will Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell sign a contract extension to remain with the team for the 2025 season?

Kevin O’Connell, who led the Minnesota Vikings to the second-most victories in a season in franchise history, is the 2024 NFL Coach of the Year, chosen in voting conducted by the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA).

Before the Minnesota Vikings suffered a 27-9 wild-card playoff loss at the Los Angeles Rams this past Monday, Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell became the subject of some interesting trade rumors with his current contract set to expire after the 2025 season.

In his three years with the Vikings, O'Connell has a 34-17 regular season record and is the first head coach in Vikings history with multiple 13-win seasons.

As expected, Kevin O’Connell is among five finalists for the 2024 AP Coach Of the Year award. The third-year head coach helped Sam Darnold revitalize his career and had the Vikings one win away from winning the NFC North and hold the NFC’s No. 1 seed in the playoffs.