Vikings' Mike Zimmer undergoes emergency eye surgery, won't coach Thursday vs. Cowboys
Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer had surgery for a torn retina early this month, and he needed another emergency surgery Wednesday.
The team announced Zimmer had emergency eye surgery on Wednesday night and will not be on the sidelines Thursday night against the Dallas Cowboys, according to a report from NFL.com.
Zimmer had his first eye surgery in early November. The issue came about after he had trouble with his vision, and scratched his eye during an Oct. 31 game at the Chicago Bears. That’s when he was diagnosed with a torn retina. The Associated Press report said he was at risk for blindness if he didn’t get treatment right away.
Being without Zimmer for a game against the 10-1 Dallas Cowboys isn’t ideal. The Vikings started this season 5-0 but have lost five of their last six, and are a game behind the first-place Detroit Lions in the NFC North.
The Vikings have had a tough year. They lost quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and running back Adrian Peterson to injuries. Offensive coordinator Norv Turner resigned during the season. Now Zimmer’s eye problem could sideline him for at least Thursday night’s game against Dallas.
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