Bengals assistant coach Adam Zimmer, 38, found dead at home by cops: Son of former Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer is remembered as the ‘kindest, sweetest soul there ever was’Bengals offensive analyst Adam Zimmer has died, his sister
announced A cause of death has not been revealed, but his sister said it was unexpected The 38-year-old Zimmer had been working remotely with the team Zimmer is the son of former Minnesota Vikings head coach, Mike Zimmer Click here for all your latest international Sports news from DailyMail.com
Cincinnati Bengals offensive analyst Adam Zimmer has died, his sister announced on social media.
Police found the 38-year-old’s body at his home in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, on Monday after a request for a welfare check at 1:15pm.
A cause of death is still to be determined but police said ‘there was nothing suspicious and there didn’t appear to be any evidence of foul play’.
Zimmer was the son of former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, and worked for his father with several NFL clubs, including the Bengals and Vikings. Most recently, he had been working remotely with the Bengals, but was not attendance for Monday’s loss to the Cleveland Browns.
He rejoined the Bengals in July after eight years in Minnesota with his father. His coaching career began in 2006 as an assistant linebacking coach with the New Orleans Saints, who would go on to win Super Bowl XLIV.
Zimmer leaves behind his two sisters and his father. Zimmer’s mother, Vikki, passed away unexpectedly in 2009 at age 50.
‘I can’t believe I’m writing this,’ Zimmer’s sister Corri wrote on Instagram alongside several images of her brother.
‘I lost my big brother yesterday,’ she continued. ‘The kindest, sweetest, family loving, sports obsessed soul there ever was. I’ve felt pain like this once before but it’s been a while and I didn’t know I was able to feel like this again.
‘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.’
Police captain Wayne Wegener told the Star Tribune that the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office would now determine a cause and manner of Zimmer’s death.
Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins tweeted: ‘Deeply saddened by the news of Adam Zimmer…tremendous coach & person. Had the privilege of sitting next to him flying back from games. Learned so much. Praying for the Zimmer family.’
Former Bengals offensive tackle Willie Anderson posted: ‘Also Rest In Peace to Adam Zimmer. Son of Mike Zimmer. Keep that family in prayer too!’
Sister Corri’s statement continued: ‘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. His support and love for me was SO big and I hope he knew how much I loved him. In the last year he told me countless times how he loved watching me be a mom and how proud he was of me. Please pray for our family as we try to navigate through this. Lord, we need your strength now more than ever. Please don’t let us lose faith.’
Bengals owner Mike Brown released a statement on Tuesday about Zimmer, who previously worked in Cincinnati when his father was the team’s defensive coordinator from 2008 until 2013.
‘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. 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.’
Zygi Wilf and the rest of the Vikings ownership group released a statement as well: ‘We are heartbroken to hear about the passing of Adam Zimmer. 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.’
