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Rams’ offensive coordinator reportedly Vikings’ next head coach

Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell, who reportedly will be the next Minnesota Vikings head coach.
Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell, who reportedly will be the next Minnesota Vikings head coach, shouts instructions during a practice.
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By Gary Klein
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Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell is expected to be hired as head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, according to a report by the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, which cites two sources with knowledge of the situation.

O’Connell interviewed with the Vikings, Denver Broncos and Houston Texans. Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris also interviewed with the Vikings, who cannot officially hire O’Connell until after the Super Bowl. Jim Harbaugh interviewed with the Vikings also, but announced Wednesday he is staying at Michigan.

O’Connell would become the fourth former assistant on coach Sean McVay’s staff to become an NFL head coach.

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In 2019, the Green Bay Packers hired Matt LaFleur after he spent a season as the Tennessee Titans’ offensive coordinator. That same year, the Cincinnati Bengals, the Rams’ opponent in Super Bowl LVI, hired Zac Taylor.

The Chargers hired former Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley in 2021.

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Gary Klein

Gary Klein covers the Los Angeles Rams for the Los Angeles Times. Before that, he covered USC’s football program and athletic department. He began working for The Times in the San Fernando Valley edition and has reported on high school, college and pro sports. He grew up in Southern California and graduated from Cal State Northridge.

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