In light of this morning’s news that the Minnesota Vikings have fired both Head Coach Mike Zimmer and General Manager Rick Spielman, the team has released a statement. The full text of the statement is as follows:
This morning we met with Rick Spielman and Mike Zimmer to notify them we will be moving in a different direction at the general manager and head coach positions in 2022.
We appreciate Rick and Mike’s commitment to the team’s on-field success, their passion for making a positive impact in our community and their dedication to players, coaches and staff.