Michael Zimmer (born June 5, 1956) is an American football coach who most recently served as the defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as head coach of the NFL's Minnesota Vikings from 2014 to 2021.

4 days ago · Mike Zimmer will not be returning as the defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys in 2025, and will most likely retire.

4 days ago · When the Cowboys elected to part ways with former head coach Mike McCarthy earlier this month, the writing was on the wall for defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, who joined the Dallas staff in 2024 and whose future with the club was tied to McCarthy’s.Zimmer has now confirmed that he will not return to the Cowboys as a member of new HC Brian Schottenheimer’s staff, and that he will likely ...

4 days ago · It was reported on Sunday by Ed Werder that Zimmer will not be a part of Brian Schottenheimer’s staff with the Cowboys in 2025, and that he is likely retiring from the NFL at large. Mike Zimmer ...

17 hours ago · For the Dallas Cowboys, Sean Peyton is often seen as the head coach that got away. ... the Cowboys elevated Mike Zimmer instead. Zimmer was making headway on the Dallas defense in his one year as ...

Mike Zimmer was a defensive assistant for the Dallas Cowboys from 1994 through 2006 and won a Super Bowl with them following the 1995 season. He returned in 2024 to take on the role of defensive ...

4 days ago · Mike Zimmer, who helped turn around the Dallas defense over the course of a difficult 7-10 season, reportedly won't come back to the Cowboys with Brian Schottenheimer in charge.

Feb 8, 2024 · Mike Zimmer, who was a longtime assistant/position coach in Dallas at the turn of the century, has agreed to terms on a new contract that will see him take over the role of defensive coordinator — per multiple reports that include NFL.com — a seat vacated by the departure of Dan Quinn to the Washington Commanders.

Sep 2, 2024 · Former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer filled the role for Dallas, and will be tasked with helping the Cowboys get over the hump.

Feb 12, 2024 · The Cowboys have come to terms with Mike Zimmer to be their new defensive coordinator, apparently ending a multi-day saga that had some wondering if the team was going to go a different...