From backup quarterback to a Super Bowl-winning coach, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell’s rise through the NFL has been nothing short of remarkable. Now, with a new contract extension that makes him one of the league’s highest-paid head coaches,

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.

Payton is not the only Bronco selected as a finalist for an end-of-the-season award. Quarterback Bo Nix is a finalist for AP Offensive Rookie of the Year while cornerback Pat Surtain II has been nominated for AP Defensive Player of the Year.

O'Connell, 39, lands a contract extension after guiding Vikings to 14-3 record with Sam Darnold at quarterback.

The Denver Broncos have three finalists for the NFL awards handed out by the Associated Press, including quarterback Bo Nix for Rookie of the Year, coach Sean Payton for Coach of the Year, and cornerback Pat Surtain for Defensive Player of the Year.

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).

Bo Nix is a finalist for Offensive Rookie of the Year, Payton for Coach of the Year and Surtain for Defensive Player of the Year. Surtain is the favorite.

Just days after finding their new head coach, the New York Jets have found their new general manager as the team hired Denver Broncos assistant general manager Darren Mougey to fi

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

A person familiar with the hiring says the New York Jets agreed to terms with Denver Broncos assistant general manager Darren Mougey to be their GM.

Dan Campbell, Lions; Kevin O’Connell, Vikings; Sean Payton ... Pittsburgh Steelers lost to Ravens 28-14 in wild card round. 7. Denver Broncos lost to Bills 31-7 in wild card round. 1. Detroit Lions lost to Commanders 45-31 in divisional round.

The New York Jets' lengthy searches are over, and they're pairing a first-time general manager with a first-time head coach to try to turn things around. Denver Broncos assistant general manager Darren Mougey agreed to terms Saturday with the Jets to become their GM.