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Micah Parsons, Mike Zimmer have some work to do to get on the same page

It's not quite Oscar Madison and Felix Unger, but Micah Parsons and Mike Zimmer are two very different people. The Cowboys linebacker knows that, eventually, he needs to find common ground with the first-year defensive coordinator.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / 19 hours ago

Cowboys Minicamp: Micah Parsons suggests he expects disagreements with new DC Mike Zimmer

Micah Parsons' biggest Dallas Cowboys characteristic might just be his uncanny ability to keep his names on the headlines. Whether it's through jaw-dropping plays, random sumo fights, or not attending to voluntary workouts, he keeps himself in the conversation, intentionally or not.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / 22 hours ago

Patrick Peterson Reveals He’s Had Talks with Cowboys DC Mike Zimmer

Mike Tomlin said a few months ago that a reunion is still on the table for veteran cornerback Patrick Peterson. Obviously, nothing has come to fruition yet, but Peterson revealed on the Rich Eisen Show that he had a couple conversations with Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, who was his head coach in Minnesota in 2021.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / June 2

Marist Liufau tabbed 'draft-day steal' following praise from Mike Zimmer

The Dallas Cowboys had two selections in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, and the reactions to each pick couldn't have been more different. The addition of Cooper Beebe at No.

Dallas Cowboys News / Blogging The Boys / May 30

Eric Kendricks 'can't wait' to play under Mike Zimmer again

Eric Kendricks seems very excited about reuniting with Mike Zimmer. The Dallas Cowboys needed linebacker help desperately going into the 2024 season. Before they added Marist Liufau in the third round of the NFL draft, they brought in veteran and former All-Pro Eric Kendricks on a one-year deal in March.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL Analysis Network / May 30

Dallas Cowboys Defensive Coordinator Drops Bold Stance

The Dallas Cowboys brought in former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer as their new defensive coordinator. Zimmer will take over a Cowboys defense loaded with talent that collapsed in the playoffs.

Dallas Cowboys News / Cowboys Wire / May 30

Cowboys Zimmer's assessment of defense, longtime NFL vet joins staff, Cowboys favored to win how many?

Mike Zimmer can be a man of few words, but the ones he used to sum up what he thinks of the Cowboys defense he’s inherited might come as quite a surprise.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / May 29

Hall of Famer DeMarcus Ware comments on Cowboys DC change

Ware played for Zimmer from 2005-06 in his first stint as Cowboys DC.

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Dallas Cowboys News / ClutchPoints / May 29

Mike Zimmer keeps it real on how he’ll handle Cowboys defense

After losing Dan Quinn to the coaching carousel, the Dallas Cowboys hope that Mike Zimmer can step in and keep their defense strong. He has been out of the NFL for a little while but still has loads of experience leading defenses.

Dallas Cowboys News / Blogging The Boys / May 29

Eric Kendricks discusses his relationship with Mike Zimmer

The latest in Cowboys news. Eric Kendricks walks back his comment on Mike Zimmer made a few years ago. Eric Kendricks played for Mike Zimmer for seven seasons in Minnesota, but after Zimmer was fired as the Vikings’ head coach, Kendricks said Zimmer’s “fear-based” leadership was the wrong approach for the team.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL Analysis Network / May 28

Dallas Cowboys Defender Doesn’t Hold Back On Reuniting With Mike Zimmer

Eric Kendricks represented one of the Dallas Cowboys‘ only free-agent signings this offseason, and the linebacker is excited to reunite with defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer.

Dallas Cowboys News / Blogging The Boys / May 28

Pieces are in place for Mike Zimmer’s defense to hit the ground running

The Cowboys news you may have missed over a holiday weekend. DeMarvion Overshown expects to make an impact in his return from torn ACL - Charean Williams, Pro Football Talk The Cowboys want to change how they play at linebacker under Mike Zimmer, and have a promising second-year player in Overshown to help do that.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Talk / May 28

Eric Kendricks changes tune, now says he loves playing for Mike Zimmer

Eric Kendricks played for Mike Zimmer for seven seasons in Minnesota, but after Zimmer was fired as the Vikings' head coach, Kendricks said Zimmer's "fear-based" leadership was the wrong approach for the team.

Dallas Cowboys News / Blogging The Boys / May 27

Mike Zimmer has a vision for this pair of second-year defenders

Notable headlines surrounding America’s team. It’s bulking season. But now, with the actual on-field work on the horizon, we’re learning about his defensive strategy for the team in 2024.

NFL News / Inside The Star / May 26

Mike Zimmer has an interesting strategy for young Cowboys defenders

It has been two months since Dan Quinn headed north to become the Commanders' Head Coach, and Dallas brought in coaching veteran Mike Zimmer to succeed him.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / May 25

Three Cowboys rookies who will contribute right away in 2024

One month ago today, the 2024 NFL Draft kicked off in Detroit. 30 days later, the Dallas Cowboys have some new players looking to earn their stripes and contribute immediately.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / May 18

Mike Zimmer will call plays from the sideline this season

As everyone should know by now Mike Zimmer is the new man calling the plays for the Cowboys defense. Earlier this week, Cowboys reporter for the Dallas Morning News, Michael Gehlken spoke with Zimmer about the defense and some of the outlook for the 2024 season.

Dallas Cowboys News / 5 GOATs / May 17

Mike Zimmer raves about dynamic play of Micah Parsons

The prospect of directing Micah Parsons around the football field would excite any defensive coach and new Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer is no different.

Dallas Cowboys News / 5 GOATs / May 17

Mike Zimmer reacts to return as Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator

After an 18-year hiatus, Mike Zimmer is back in Dallas as the defensive coordinator of the Cowboys. The former Vikings head coach is preparing for his first OTAs with the team and loving the fact that he can see familiar faces around the Star – even if things look a lot different than they did back at Valley Ranch.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / May 9

2nd-year player is the perfect fit with Mike Zimmer

DeMarvion Overshown was expected to be a solid player for the Dallas Cowboys in his rookie season a year ago, that was before he tore his ACL in the preseason.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / April 6

Adrian Peterson Opens Up About Why He Soured on Mike Zimmer and Parted with Vikings

Mike Zimmer is one of the greatest head coaches in Minnesota Vikings history. He coached eight seasons and his teams from 2015 to 2019 had some of the best defenses in franchise history.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL Analysis Network / February 16

Dallas Cowboys’ Mike Zimmer Makes Bold Statement

Over the last three seasons, the Dallas Cowboys’ defense has consistently performed well, ranking seventh, tied for fifth, and fifth in points allowed, while also leading the NFL with 93 takeaways.

Dallas Cowboys News / Larry Brown Sports / February 12