Mike Zimmer

Mike Zimmer is an American football coach known for his work with Deion Sanders and his tenure as the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings.

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Profession :

Football Coach

Birthday :

June 6, 1956

Age :

68

Mike Zimmer, an American football coach known for his defensive expertise, has contributed to the success of several NFL teams, including the Minnesota Vikings, where he most recently served as head coach. Among his notable accomplishments are coaching in the Super Bowl and receiving the NFL Assistant Coach of the Year award in 1993. Zimmer has also held defensive coordinator positions with the Dallas Cowboys and Cincinnati Bengals. In 2022, he joined Deion Sanders’ staff at the University of Colorado as an analyst and is currently seeking a coaching role for the upcoming season. An interesting tidbit about Zimmer is that he collaborated with Deion Sanders as a defensive back consultant at the latter’s request during his tenure as the defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys.