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Vikings former assistant Grant Udinski named 2027 head coach candidate

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 8:05 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Vikings former assistant Grant Udinski named 2027 head coach candidate
Summary

Grant Udinski, the Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator and former Minnesota Vikings assistant, is identified as a head coach candidate for the 2027 season. He has gained recognition for helping Trevor Lawrence achieve a career-best PFF grade and leading the Jaguars to an improved touchdown drive rate. Although Udinski has not yet called plays himself, PFF's Bradley Locker notes he is a promising figure for franchises seeking offensive innovation. The Vikings currently have Brian Flores as a potential head coach option, and they could see another of their former assistants step into a head coaching position soon.

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  • •Grant Udinski worked as an assistant under Kevin O'Connell at Minnesota.
  • •Udinski helped Jacksonville improve from 25th to 6th in touchdown drive rate.
  • •He received an 83.7 overall PFF grade for Trevor Lawrence this past season.
  • •Brian Flores remains a current head coaching option for the Vikings.
  • •Udinski is among PFF’s 15 coaching candidates for the 2027 season.
Latest Updates
  • 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Former Vikings assistant named as potential HC candidate for 2027
What they're saying
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The Vikings have had a loaded coaching staff in recent years and now one of them is getting discussed as a head coach in 2027.

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