Latest Mike Zimmer News

At least 9 playoff teams from the 2023 NFL season enter this year with new play-callers

Aug. 23, 2024 13:59 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Shanahan's decision to bring in an outsider to run the San Francisco 49ers defense backfired last season when the previously dominant unit took a step back in 2023 under Steve Wilks. The Niners still ended up making it to the Super Bowl but lost to...

Getting the most out of Micah Parsons a priority for Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer

Aug. 01, 2024 18:59 PM EDT

OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer has never had a player like Micah Parsons who can be used in so many different ways. Parsons has never been coached the way Zimmer is working with him. Put them together, the Zimmer-Parsons...

Cowboys activate cornerback Trevon Diggs off PUP list

Jul. 30, 2024 16:32 PM EDT

OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have activated cornerback Trevon Diggs off the physically unable to perform list on Tuesday, the latest step in his return from a torn ACL. Diggs sustained the injury in practice in September 2023, depriving the Cowboys of their top...

Cowboys relying on linebacker Eric Kendricks to lead and help shore up run defense

Jul. 27, 2024 18:42 PM EDT

OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Eric Kendricks is serving many different roles in his first training camp with the Dallas Cowboys. He is a starting inside linebacker, the defensive play-caller, and a veteran presence helping teach new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer’s system. ...