Report: Hue Jackson in running for Vikings' OC job

The Minnesota Vikings hiring Hue Jackson as their new offensive coordinator is "becoming more of a real possibility" if he doesn't land the head coaching job with the Cincinnati Bengals, sources told Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune.

Kevin Stefanski, who took over as OC after the midseason firing of John DeFilippo, is out of contract and is being pursued by other teams for head coaching and coordinator vacancies.

Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer worked with Jackson on the Bengals' staff, but he will ultimately need the support of general manager Rick Spielman, added Goessling.

Minnesota missed the playoffs in part due to their offensive struggles. The Vikings slipped from 10th in points per game in 2017 to 19th in 2018 after signing Kirk Cousins to a three-year, $84-million deal to replace Case Keenum.

Jackson is reportedly set to interview for the Bengals' head coaching vacancy this week as the team looks to start a new era after 16 seasons with Marvin Lewis at the helm.