Report: Vikings hire Frank Smith, other assistant coaches

One day after firing Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as their general manager, the Minnesota Vikings added to head coach Kevin O'Connell's staff on Saturday by naming four assistants, according to NFL Media.

Frank Smith, the Miami Dolphins' offensive coordinator for the past four seasons, reportedly was named the Vikings' assistant head coach, while Keith Carter was promoted to offensive line coach, Gerald Alexander was tabbed as defensive backs coach/pass game coordinator, and Ryan Nielsen was named defensive line coach.