Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell has some of the traits that turn pros into living legends, and he's close to one in particular.

The Las Vegas Raiders are being linked to Russell Wilson in NFL free agency following the hiring of his former head coach Pete Carroll.

The 73-year-old former Seahawks coach is reportedly the front-runner for the Raiders job. Would he be a good fit in Las Vegas?

NFL insider Ian Rapoport floated an idea for that veteran presence: Russell Wilson, the former quarterback for Carroll's Seahawks. Rapoport reported that the two have remained close and that Wilson is a strong candidate to sign with the Raiders.

The Raiders' search for a new head coach reached its conclusion Friday as former Seahawks and USC head coach Pete Carroll was hired by Las Vegas. Carroll must now execute the plan on which he sold Raiders leadership to rise from the depths of the AFC West to its peak.

But, historically, Pete Carroll is close. Carroll ... The 73-year-old from San Francisco was in his third season as the Minnesota Vikings’ defensive backs coach when Mike Macdonald was born. If hired, he would be the oldest coach in NFL history.

Head Coach Pete Carroll and General Manager John Spytek take the reins with the Silver and Black.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold‘s prospects ... However, a new head coach hire could boost his chances of finding a new team. Carroll coached at USC from 2001 to 2009, while Darnold ...

The Las Vegas Raiders have hired former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll as their next ... that’s a higher mark than the Minnesota Vikings or Kansas City Chiefs produced this season)."

On Friday, the Las Vegas Raiders hired Pete Carroll as their head coach, agreeing to terms on a three-year deal with a fourth-year team option. Tom Brady and Co. met with several coaches and ultimately chose the 73-year-old former Super Bowl champion and NCAA national champion.

The Las Vegas Raiders may not be able to draft a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft but could add one in free agency.