Cowboys Expected To Hire Mike Zimmer As Defensive Coordinator

Cowboys Expected To Hire Mike Zimmer As Defensive Coordinator

10 months ago

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to hire former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer as their new defensive coordinator, according to sources. The 67-year-old is the third-winningest coach in Vikings history and has been long respected for his defensive prowess. Zimmer previously coached with the Cowboys from 1994-2006. He'll be replacing Dan Quinn, who left to become the head coach of the Washington Commanders. Zimmer had a 74-59-1 record as the head coach of the Vikings from 2014-21, which included three playoff appearances. He'll be inheriting a defense that includes two finalists for Defensive Player of the Year in pass-rusher Micah Parsons and cornerback DaRon Bland. Dallas's defense ranked fifth in yards per game (299.7) and points per game (18.5) in 2023.

Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero