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The team and Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell are finalizing their deal for him to become their head coach, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports.

The Vikings are expected to announce O’Connell as their new head coach in a Thursday news conference.

The Vikings turned their attention to O’Connell after Jim Harbaugh informed them he was staying at Michigan. Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris and Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham were the other finalists.

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