Mike Zimmer to be Hired as Dallas Cowboys Defensive Coordinator

Former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer is being hired by the Dallas Cowboys as their new defensive coordinator, according to multiple reports. The 67-year-old Zimmer will make his return to the Cowboys after spending the first 12 seasons of his NFL career, from 1994-2006, in Dallas.

Mike Zimmer hired as Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator

The #Cowboys are expected to hire Mike Zimmer as their defensive coordinator, per sources.

Zimmer, 67, is the third-winningest head coach in #Vikings history and long respected for his defensive prowess. A big hire for Dallas, where Zimmer previously coached from 1994-2006. pic.twitter.com/jFq8KdIyNJ

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 9, 2024

Reports that Zimmer was interested in the Cowboys DC job first surfaced last week. Days later, it was reported he was meeting with Jerry Jones in Dallas. Nonetheless, Zim had to fend off a late surge from fellow defensive coordinator juggernaut turned former head coach, Rex Ryan, of all people… but Mike arose victorious in the end.

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As Minnesota Vikings head coach, Mike Zimmer carried a 72-56-1 (.562) record, the 3rd best among head coaches in franchise history who have coached 50 games or more. Current head coach Kevin O’Connell is 20-14 (.588) after two seasons as Vikings head coach.

Refreshed after two years away, Mike Zimmer has been preparing for this opportunity as #Cowboys defensive coordinator, as he explained recently on The Insiders: pic.twitter.com/49rpRJwbFB

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 9, 2024