Report: Vikings are finalizing ‘a multi-year contract extension’ with Mike Zimmer

Minnesota is reportedly finalizing a multi-year contract extension with Vikings coach Mike Zimmer.

Minnesota coach Mike Zimmer is entering his seventh season as head coach of the Vikings.

Zimmer is in the last year of his contract with the team, but according to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, that might change soon.

Pelissero reported that the Vikings are finalizing a multi-year contract extension with Zimmer.

There was a report from Chad Graff of The Athletic earlier this offseason that “there’s growing tension” between Zimmer and the Vikings regarding a new deal.

Zimmer has a record of 57-38-1 as coach of the Vikings. He has made the playoffs three times with Minnesota. Most recently, the team finished 10-6 in the regular season, and followed that up with a playoff victory over the Saints. The Vikings then lost to the 49ers in their next playoff game.