Cincinnati Bengals assistant coach, Adam Zimmer, has died at age 38, his sister Corri announced on Instagram.
Zimmer joined the Bengals this year as an offensive analyst. Zimmer previously, held the title of co-defensive/co-ordinator with the Vikings when his father was the head coach.
Zimmer’s younger sister, Corri wrote, “I can’t believe I’m writing this. I lost my big brother yesterday. The kindest, sweetest, family-loving, sports-obsessed soul there ever was.”
“My heart is shattered and it hurts so bad. I don’t know how to juggle being a mom to one-year-old twin boys and the grief of losing my brother so unexpectedly. I’m so lost, I’m so overwhelmed, I’m so heartbroken,” she continued.
The cause of death has not been revealed.
Bengals president Mike Brown said in a statement, “Our organization has had the privilege of knowing and 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.”
“We are heartbroken to hear about the passing of Adam Zimmer,” Vikings ownership said in a statement. “Adam was a kind, respectful man, and over his years in Minnesota, it was evident he cared tremendously about his family, his players, his fellow coaches, and the Vikings front office staff. Our thoughts are with Mike, Corri, Marki, and the entire Zimmer family.”
Former Vikings general manager Rick Spielman also issued a statement, saying, “My thoughts and prayers go out to Coach Zimmer and his family. Adam was a very good coach and a wonderful person. He will be truly missed.”
Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins also posted on social media that he was “deeply saddened” by the news, and called Adam Zimmer a “tremendous coach & person.”
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