Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed Thursday rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy has resumed on-field training. McCarthy missed the

“I’m very excited about where J.J. is at,” Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said in an end-of-season press conference. “He’s returned to on-field training. He’s returned to being right where we hoped he’d be at this point to have the type of offseason to be able to answer that question (about whether or not he can start beginning in 2025).”

Will they keep quarterback Sam Darnold for the long term or shift to J.J. McCarthy who was selected at 10th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft? The last two games for Darnold did not inspire confidence in what he is going to be moving forward,

Kevin O’Connell made himself clear on Thursday afternoon at TCO Performance Center. Asked if he wants to sign a contract extension to remain the head coach of the Vikings moving forward, O’Connell replied,

Kevin O'Connell once again asserted that he wants to remain with the Minnesota Vikings for the long term, telling reporters on Thursday that he's hoping

Quarterback Sam Darnold’s disappointing finish to this Vikings season does not close the door on him returning to the team in 2025. General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah told reporters during Thursday’s season-ending news conference that Darnold is among the “good options” the Vikings have at quarterback moving forward.

The Eagles will be taking on a Los Angeles defense that tied an NFL playoff record with nine sacks Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings.

In their win over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night, the Los Angeles Rams turned in one of their best defensive performances of the year – and statistically, one of the pass-rush showings in postseason history.

Because of injuries, the Rams' depth has been tested and unsung heroes such as Cobie Durant and Ahkello Witherspoon have been invaluable to L.A.'s success.