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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 29

Ex-Vikings RB from late Zimmer era says they 'underachieved like crazy'

Former Vikings running back Ameer Abdullah believes the franchise "underachieved like crazy" during his time in Minnesota, he said during a recent podcast appearance.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Yardbarker / July 11

Deion Sanders eyeing two former NFL coaches for Colorado coaching staff

Deion Sanders is not done reshaping the Colorado Buffaloes.

Sanders' salary-cap comments contradict what he did as a player

Sanders declines to discuss health at Big 12 Media Days

Two Oklahoma schools featured in college football hot seat rankings

Gauging the heat on these 10 college football coaches

Five college RBs to watch in 2025

Jordan Love News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 4,000-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season most recently for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

NFL News / Inside The Star / July 1

Cowboys All-Century team wraps up with the best coaches of the past 25 years

We’ve reached the final installment of my All-Quarter Century Dallas Cowboys Team, celebrating the best players and contributors from the 2000 season through the end of 2024.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

Another NFL season means more potentially memorable moments from Monday Night Football. Here are 25 of the most notable to date.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Ex Cowboys Defensive Coordinator Mike Zimmer Scores Unexpected Prize

FRISCO — Mike Zimmer's second stint with the Dallas Cowboys lasted one brutal season. Zimmer's schematic fit was a tough one from the start with the Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys News / Total Apex Sports / June 11

Dallas Cowboys 2025 Season Outlook

The Dallas Cowboys head into the season with both optimism and skepticism from the fanbase. Following a 7–10 finish in 2024 and a major coaching change, the team now led by Brian Schottenheimer has undertaken a roster overhaul on offense and defense.

Longtime NFL Coach Mike Zimmer Attends Colorado Buffaloes Practice

136 years of NFL experience later, Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders is still looking to stockpile his staff. Since February, "Coach Prime" has added

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / March 30

Cowboys Urged to Make Puzzling Signing

FRISCO — When Mike Zimmer took over the Dallas Cowboys defense last offseason, the team lacked a significant presence in the middle of the formation. Both in stopping the run and the pass, Dallas lacked an enforcer. Despite some bumps early on, the Cowboys saw a renaissance in that area of the defense.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / March 26

Potential No. 1 NFL Draft pick Cam Ward shades Cowboys defense

The Dallas Cowboys defense struggled in a big way under Mike Zimmer in 2024. And one of the top prospects in the NFL Draft isn't shy about letting that be known.

NFL News / Inside The Star / February 26

Cowboys’ NFC East rivals make dominant DT available via trade

The Dallas Cowboys find themselves in the thick of it involving a former All-Pro player made available via trade. Jonathan Allen, a former 1st round pick of the Washington Commanders (formerly the Washington Football Team), has been granted permission for him and his agent to seek a trade partner.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / January 28

Virginia Tech Football: Grading the Hokies’ Hire of Sam Siefkes as Defensive Coordinator

Goodbye to the Chris Marve era. Welcome the Sam Siefkes era. Virginia Tech shocked the world with their defensive coordinator hire as they signed Arizona Cardinals linebacker coach Sam Siefkes to fill their vacancy at defensive coordinator.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / January 27

Cowboys Exclusive as Mike Zimmer Speaks Out

FRISCO - Just a few days ago, Mike Zimmer, the Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator, was saying "all options are open" in regard to his coaching future.

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The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

The 'Two passing and rushing touchdowns NFL games' quiz

NFL News / Athlon Sports / January 26

Former Cincinnati Bengals Coach Not Retained Amid Dallas Cowboys Coaching Changes, Making Career Decision

The Dallas Cowboys are undergoing significant changes to their coaching staff following a disappointing 2024 season. With a record of 8-9, the team's defensive

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / January 26

Mike Zimmer will not return to Cowboys, likely to retire

When the Cowboys elected to part ways with former head coach Mike McCarthy earlier this month, the writing was on the wall for the defensive coordinator.

Cowboys may have a ‘prime candidate’ in mind for defensive coordinator

Mike McCarthy reportedly could be in play for NFL head-coaching job

Michael Irvin rips Cowboys for hiring Brian Schottenheimer as HC

Every NFL team's single-game sack record holder

The 'Previous head coach for each NFL team' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / January 24

Mike Zimmer's future is becoming clearer after latest intel from insider and friend of former Cowboys defensive coordinator

Mike Zimmer's contract as Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator has expired already.

Jerry Jones spoke to Super Bowl-winning head coach about Cowboys' vacancy

Does Jerry Jones want a head coach, or a puppet?

Cowboys' Trevon Diggs could miss time after undergoing knee surgery

The worst NFL teams from the past 50 years

The 'Previous head coach for each NFL team' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / January 16

Mike Zimmer sends clear message to Bengals amid defensive coordinator search

The Cincinnati Bengals need a defensive coordinator, and it sure sounds like Mike Zimmer wouldn't mind filling that role. Zimmer previously served as the DC in Cincinnati from 2008 to 2013.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / January 14

Cowboys' Mike Zimmer undecided on future

The 68-year-old returned to Dallas this past offseason after Dan Quinn departed to become the Commanders head coach.

Dak Prescott reacts to Cowboys parting ways with HC Mike McCarthy

Watch: Troy Aikman offers brutal assessment of Cowboys' HC opening

Mike McCarthy, Cowboys parting ways after five seasons

The worst NFL teams from the 2000s

The 'Previous head coach for each NFL team' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 13

Could Cincinnati Bengals Reunite With a Familiar Face in Hopes of Fixing Issues on Defense?

Could the Bengals bring back Mike Zimmer? Zimmer was officially released from his contract with the Cowboys. He signed a one-year deal with Dallas last offseason.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / January 13

3 Mike Zimmer replacements the Cowboys should consider

As Wild Card weekend comes to an end tonight, the Dallas Cowboys are still taking their sweet time to decide on the future of not only the head coach Mike McCarthy, but we still don’t know the future of current defensive coordinator, Mike Zimmer.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 9

4 Mike Zimmer replacements Dallas Cowboys should consider

The Dallas Cowboys are at the forefront of coaching speculation within the NFL as the team remains undecided on the future of head coach Mike McCarthy, whose contract officially expires next Tuesday.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / January 6

Cowboys Zimmer On Future: ''I Don't Know!'

FRISCO - Mike Zimmer has a future in wedded bliss. Is he also happy enough with the Dallas Cowboys to want back in for another year? Model Katarina Elizabeth

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / December 30

Dallas Cowboys insider brings up a great point about Mike Zimmer's future that everyone has been ignoring

Big shoutout to Joe Hoyt from All City DLLS, who brought up a fascinating point discussing the future of Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer,

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / December 27

Coach Mike Zimmer Reveals Brutal Truth About Cowboys Future

FRISCO - The Dallas Cowboys defense has lived a rollercoaster experience in 2024 adapting to a new system under coordinator Mike Zimmer. The transition

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 23

Mike Zimmer comments on potential Cowboys return following ‘hard’ year

The Dallas Cowboys have won four of their past five games — and it should have been five in a row if not for a special team's mistake in Week 14. During that stretch, the defense has been doing the heavy-lifting, including this past Sunday night when they forced two turnovers in the closing minutes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 15

Cowboys DC Mike Zimmer makes painful confession about loss to the Lions

Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer knows his unit needs to be better. Allowing 7.5 yards per play and not generating a stop until late in the fourth quarter while giving up explosive play after explosive play is losing football.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 14

Cowboys defense struggling under former Vikings coach Mike Zimmer

Sometimes it’s just the right time to move on. It's becoming more and more clear it was the right time for the Vikings to move on from former coach Mike Zimmer, who's returned to the NFL this season as defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys, his first NFL coaching job since his firing from Minnesota after the 2021-22 NFL campaign.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 16