NFL World Reacts To Tragic News
The NFL world is in shock and sorrow after getting tragic news this morning.
While NFL teams and fans are focusing on the trade deadline, others are pouring out emotion from the tragic news they woke up to.
So what happened that is tragic, having fans pour out their love and emotion online?
Former Vikings Co-Defensive Coordinator Adam Zimmer Passes Away At 38
As Tom Pelissero reports, Adam Zimmer, the former Vikings co-defensive coordinator, passed away.
Tragic news: Adam Zimmer, the former #Vikings co-defensive coordinator and son of Mike Zimmer, has passed away, his sister Corri announced. He was 38.
Adam Zimmer was working for the #Bengals this season as an offensive analyst. A kind man gone far too soon. pic.twitter.com/g0kI825zEQ
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 1, 2022
Adam is the son of former head coach Mike Zimmer, and was someone beloved by his team and by fans.
For Vikings fans, this was tough, as he was part of their family.
RIP.
Woke up to 2 deaths this morning. Praying to their loved ones 🙏— Logan Simpkins (@ESnipyz) November 1, 2022
Fans are praying for the Zimmer family, as they are going through this heartbreaking loss.
Prayers to the Zimmer family 🙏 Mike lost his wife not too long ago and now his son. Tragic. So sorry to hear this.
— DIE-HARD 🦅 Fans (@Eaglesfans9) November 1, 2022
Even players from the Cincinnati Bengals are sending their love, as Zimmer was an offensive analyst with the Bengals.
RIP Coach 🤲🏾
— Khalid Kareem (@khalid_kareem53) November 1, 2022
However, for people who know how amazing Zimmer was as a person, it’s an awful morning hearing about his passing.
What an awful morning
— John Meyers (@JohnMeyers92) November 1, 2022
With the outpouring of love and prayers, it shows how much of an impact Zimmer had with NFL fans and players.
His legacy as a coach in the NFL won’t be forgotten, as fans and teams mourn his passing.
In a world filled with selfish people, Zimmer was the coach who broke that standard.
Because of this, people will forever remember him and his contributions to the NFL.
From everyone here at The Cold Wire, we offer our deepest condolences to the Zimmer family during this time of sorrow.