Report: Coach Mike Zimmer, Minnesota Vikings finalizing long-term extension

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer won’t have the prospect of the final season of his contract over his head anymore, per a report.

Tom Pelissero of NFL Network tweeted Wednesday the Vikings and their coach are closing on a long-term extension.

Zimmer, 64, was entering the final year of his contract. The third-winningest coach in #Vikings history will now be tied to the franchise for several years to come. https://t.co/7h3fO2mY0E

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 22, 2020

Zimmer has a 59-41 record, which makes him the third-winningest coach in Vikings history behind Dennis Green (101-70) and Bud Grant (161-99). In his six seasons as coach of the Vikes, Zimmer’s squads have made the playoffs three times, including two NFC North Division crowns.