Among the Vikings assistant coaches interviewing for jobs elsewhere is quarterbacks coach Grant Udinski, who is considered a "rising star" in the industry.

The Patriots interviewed Vikings assistant OC/assistant QBs coach Grant Udinski for their offensive coordinator job yesterday, per sources. Udinski’s very valuable in Minnesota—and considered a rising star in the field. The 28-year-old is also a finalist for the Seattle OC job.

More Minnesota Vikings coaching staff and front office members continue to receive calls for interviews. Per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Seattle Seahawks have requested an interview with Vikings assistant quarterbacks coach Grant Udinski for Seattle’s offensive coordinator position.

Another candidate has publicly emerged on the Seattle Seahawks' radar for their offensive coordinator opening, according to a report from NFL Network.

The Seattle Seahawks are conducting a second interview with Minnesota Vikings assistant coach Grant Udinski for their vacant offensive coordinator position, per Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network.

Detroit Lions O-line coach Hank Fraley is the third reported Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator candidate to receive a second interview.

Things are heating up precipitously for the Seattle Seahawks in their search for an offensive coordinator. The team has already held interviews with Thomas Brown, Hank Fraley, and Byron Leftwich. Seat

The search for Ryan Grubb’s replacement continues, and a pair of candidates have now been linked to second interviews for the open position.