Minnesota Vikings linebackers coach history

Adam Zimmer

Zimmer was the linebackers coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2014-2021 seasons, a total of eight years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2015, 2017, 2019) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Zimmer in playoff games.

Fred Pagac

Pagac was the linebackers coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2006-2010, 2012-2013 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2008-2009, 2012) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Pagac in playoff games.

Mike Singletary

Singletary was the linebackers coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2011-2013 seasons, a total of three years. Singletary's record as the team's linebackers coach was 18-29-1, making him the least successful linebackers coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2012) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Singletary in playoff games.

Pete Bercich

Bercich was the linebackers coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2005 season. Bercich's record as the team's linebackers coach was 9-7-0, making him the third-most successful linebackers coach in Minnesota Vikings history.

Brian Baker

Baker was the linebackers coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2002-2003 seasons, a total of two years. Baker's record as the team's linebackers coach was 15-17-0, making him the third-least successful linebackers coach in Minnesota Vikings history.

Tom Olivadotti

Olivadotti was the linebackers coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1996-1998 seasons, a total of three years. Olivadotti's record as the team's linebackers coach was 33-15-0, making him the most successful linebackers coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1996-1998) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Olivadotti in playoff games.

Maxie Baughan

Baughan was the linebackers coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1990-1991 seasons, a total of two years. Baughan's record as the team's linebackers coach was 14-18-0, making him the second-least successful linebackers coach in Minnesota Vikings history.

Monte Kiffin

Kiffin was the linebackers coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1986-1989 seasons, a total of four years. Kiffin's record as the team's linebackers coach was 38-25-0, making him the second-most successful linebackers coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1987-1989) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Kiffin in playoff games.

Floyd Reese

Reese was the linebackers coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1979-1980, 1983, 1985 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1980) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Reese in playoff games.


Minnesota Vikings linebackers coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Adam Zimmer 2014-2021 72-56-1 56.2% 2-3
Mike Singletary 2011-2013 18-29-1 38.5% 0-1
Fred Pagac 2006-2010, 2012-2013 57-54-1 51.3% 1-3
Pete Bercich 2005 9-7-0 56.3% 0-0
Brian Baker 2002-2003 15-17-0 46.9% 0-0
Tom Olivadotti 1996-1998 33-15-0 68.8% 2-3
Maxie Baughan 1990-1991 14-18-0 43.8% 0-0
Monte Kiffin 1986-1989 38-25-0 60.3% 3-3
Floyd Reese 1979-1980, 1983, 1985 31-33-0 48.4% 0-1

Minnesota Vikings linebackers coach facts

  • Floyd Reese was the first linebackers coach in Vikings history in 1979.
  • Adam Zimmer coached the most seasons as the Vikings's linebackers coach at eight seasons.
  • Adam Zimmer was the last coach to hold the position of linebackers coach, leaving the role after the 2021 season.