The Vikings have parted ways with coach Mike Zimmer after eight seasons in charge, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
After going 72-56-1, Zimmer was fired after leading the Vikings to sub-.500 records in consecutive years. The Vikings' defense entered the final week of the season 31st in yards allowed and 25th in opponents' points per game.
Zimmer was appointed the Vikings' coach in 2014 after 13 years as the defensive coordinator for the Cowboys, Falcons and Bengals. In eight seasons with Minnesota, Zimmer led the Vikings to NFC North titles in '15 and '17, along with another playoff berth in '19.