Coach Zimmer gets a contract extension from Vikings

The contract of Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer has been extended through the 2020 season, general manager Rick Spielman said Wednesday. His contract was to expire after the 2019 season.

"He is the right head coach to lead us going forward," Spielman said. Zimmer, 62, has a 47-32-1 record in five regular seasons in Minnesota. His team has won two NFC North titles (2015 and 2017) and lost to Philadelphia in the 2018 NFC championship game.

Under Zimmer, the Minnesota defence has ranked 11th or better in points allowed each season, including first in 2017.