Adam Zimmer has Passed Away

K. Joudry |

Nov 1, 2022

Jan 19, 2019; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; West head coach Adam Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings being interviewed after the game against the East at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

Some very unfortunate news emerged this morning. Adam Zimmer – who used to be Minnesota’s defensive coordinator – has passed away.

Former #Vikings co-defensive coordinator Adam Zimmer died yesterday at the age of 38, his sister Corri posted on Instagram. pic.twitter.com/8ZyLzgmocR
— Ben Goessling (@BenGoessling) November 1, 2022

Mike Zimmer was the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings from 2014-2021. During that time, Zimmer’s son helped to coach the defense. Adam Zimmer did a great job of coaching the linebackers, allowing him to work up to being the co-defensive coordinator alongside Andre Patterson, the defensive line coach.

Several were quick to share kind words online. Field Yates of ESPN offers these thoughts:

Adam Zimmer was a good man who lived for his family, faith and football. He learned how to coach from his father and coached everyday to honor the legacy of his mother, who was lost way too soon. He was a proud son, brother and uncle.

Gone at 38. RIP ????
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) November 1, 2022

Tom Pelissero:

Tragic news: Adam Zimmer, the former #Vikings co-defensive coordinator and son of Mike Zimmer, has passed away, his sister Corri announced. He was 38.

Adam Zimmer was working for the #Bengals this season as an offensive analyst. A kind man gone far too soon. pic.twitter.com/g0kI825zEQ
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 1, 2022

Kevin Seifert relayed the Bengals’ statement:

Statement from the Bengals, where Adam Zimmer had been working as an offensive analyst: pic.twitter.com/JkgqYoHOUn
— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) November 1, 2022

All of us here at PurplePTSD send our sincere condolences to the Zimmer family and to all those grieving this loss.