Minnesota Vikings outside linebackers coach history
Mike Smith
Smith was the outside linebackers coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2022-2023 seasons, a total of two years. Smith's record as the team's outside linebackers coach was 20-14-0, making him the third-most successful outside linebackers coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2022) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Smith in playoff games.
Chuck Knox Jr.
Knox Jr. was the outside linebackers coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2001 season. Knox Jr.'s record as the team's outside linebackers coach was 5-11-0, making him the second-least successful outside linebackers coach in Minnesota Vikings history.
Trent Walters
Walters was the outside linebackers coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1994-1999 seasons, a total of six years. Walters' record as the team's outside linebackers coach was 61-35-0, making him the most successful outside linebackers coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1994, 1996-1999) and had a 3-5 record under Coach Walters in playoff games.
Richard Solomon
Solomon was the outside linebackers coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1992-1993 seasons, a total of two years. Solomon's record as the team's outside linebackers coach was 20-12-0, making him the second-most successful outside linebackers coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1992-1993) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Solomon in playoff games.
Mike Sweatman
Sweatman was the outside linebackers coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1984 season. Sweatman's record as the team's outside linebackers coach was 3-13-0, making him the least successful outside linebackers coach in Minnesota Vikings history.
Minnesota Vikings outside linebackers coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | 2022-2023 | 20-14-0 | 58.8% | 0-1 |
| Chuck Knox Jr. | 2001 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Trent Walters | 1994-1999 | 61-35-0 | 63.5% | 3-5 |
| Richard Solomon | 1992-1993 | 20-12-0 | 62.5% | 0-2 |
| Mike Sweatman | 1984 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
Minnesota Vikings outside linebackers coach facts
- Mike Sweatman was the first outside linebackers coach in Vikings history in 1984.
- Trent Walters coached the most seasons as the Vikings's outside linebackers coach at six seasons.
- Mike Smith was the last coach to hold the position of outside linebackers coach, leaving the role after the 2023 season.