Mike Zimmer, the former head coach of the Vikings, is reportedly joining the Cowboys as their defensive coordinator.

Two years after being fired as the Minnesota Vikings head coach, Mike Zimmer is reportedly returning to the NFL.

 

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to hire Zimmer as their defensive coordinator, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports per his sources. Zimmer coached in Dallas from 1994 to 2006.

 

Now 67 years old, Zimmer has been one of the most respected defensive minds in football. He’s coming into a good situation in Dallas, too, as their defense is stacked with talent, including Micah Parsons, Trevon Diggs and Daron Bla

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