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Adam Zimmer, son of former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, dies at 38

Adam Zimmer, a former Vikings defensive coordinator and son of ex-Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, has died. He was 38.

Adam Zimmer was working for the Cincinnati Bengals, who announced his passing.

"The Bengals are saddened to learn the devastating news about team Offensive Analyst Adam Zimmer," a statement from the Bengals read.

Zimmer was living in Mendota Heights at the time of his death. There has been no indication from authorities or family about the circumstances of his death.

Bengals President Mike Brown offered a statement that read:

"Our organization has had the privilege of knowing and working with the Zimmer family for 15 years.