Who was Mike Zimmer's son Adam Zimmer, who died at 38?

Adam Zimmer, the son of former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike, has died at the age of 38. The cause of death is currently unclear.

Adam spent a lot of time coaching and was a co-defensive coordinator with the Vikings until this last offseason.

He joined the Cincinnati Bengals in July and had been an offensive analyst since then. His coaching career began all the way back in 2006, when he was a linebackers coach with the New Orleans Saints. He won a Super Bowl ring that year.

Family and friends mourn the loss of Adam Zimmer

Adam's sister, Cori, wrote on Instagram:

"My brother was one of my best friends, especially after my mom died, we became so close. He was always there for me and always the first to show up and volunteer at my foundation events… I never even had to ask. Always telling me what a good job I did and how proud he was of me."

Bengals owner Mike Brown also released a statement, paying tribute to Adam Zimmer, according to Sports Illustrated:

"Our organization has had the privilege of working with the Zimmer family for 15 years. We have the highest regard for Mike and Adam, and we are incredibly saddened by this tragic news. Mike and Adam were more than just coaches for us — they were friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Zimmer family at this time."

The Bengals lost 32-13 on Monday Night Football to the Cleveland Browns.

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