The Minnesota Vikings have fired Mike Zimmer, the franchise's third-winningest coach, after eight seasons with the team. The franchise also announced that it fired general manager Rick Spielman after 10 years at his post.
Zimmer's firing was not considered a shock, even with his relatively strong body of work. His regular-season record of 72-56-1 (.562 win percentage) places him third in Vikings history behind Bud Grant's mark of 158-96-5 (.621) and Dennis Green's 97-62 record (.610).
Zimmer led the Vikings to two NFC North titles and three playoff appearances, with a 2-3 postseason mark.